BNP Paribas Real Estate and Strutt & Parker have made new appointments in their research departments.
Rebecca Shafran has been named head of commercial research at BNP Paribas Real Estate and Jason Beedell as head of residential and rural research at Strutt & Parker.
Both will lead their respective research teams, providing market intelligence, thought leadership and strategic advice to clients across the commercial, residential and rural sectors.
Rebecca has more than 20 years’ experience in real estate research and strategy. She joined BNP Paribas Real Estate in 2019 and has played a key role in growing the firm’s research capabilities across alternative sectors, including student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, care homes and retirement living.
She has been instrumental in supporting clients and colleagues with market analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice.
Jason has been with Strutt & Parker since 2016 and is one of the UK’s leading commentators on rural property, agriculture, and land use policy.
Over the past decade, he has built a strong reputation for providing authoritative analysis on the factors shaping the rural economy and property markets, helping clients make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape.
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERTISE
Commenting on Rebecca’s appointment, Mark England, chief executive at BNP Paribas Real Estate UK, says: “Rebecca has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, commercial insight and leadership throughout her time with the business. She has become a trusted adviser to both clients and colleagues, particularly across the alternative sectors market. Her appointment reflects the strength of talent within our organisation, and I am confident she will continue to enhance the quality and impact of our commercial research offering which supports our advisory, professional services, and property management business lines.”
Gary Higgins, managing director at Strutt & Parker adds: “Jason is one of the most respected voices in the sector and has made an outstanding contribution to Strutt & Parker over many years. His deep understanding of policy and markets, combined with his ability to translate complex issues into practical insights for clients, makes him ideally placed to lead our residential and rural research function.”
