Global real estate specialist Cluttons has named James Gray as its new managing partner. 

Gray, who has been an equity partner at Cluttons for the past ten years and heads its project and building consultancy team, will step into the new role from tomorrow.

After joining Cluttons in 1998 Gray became head of project and building consultancy in 2008. Over this time at the company he has grown the commercial client base, the services offered by the team and the team's fee income levels, most notably in project management services. 

Gray succeeds John Wood, who steps down after four years at the helm. 

Wood, who has led the business through a period of significant change, will continue his role of head of corporate services.

Gray said: “It is an honour to be elected managing partner by my fellow partners. Cluttons has a proud history and to be part of helping to shape the future of this fine business is an exciting challenge.” 

“Cluttons has continued to grow both internationally and here in the UK over recent years. My ambition is to build on this with the partners and our excellent staff to continue to develop our business so that the service we provide our clients is second to none.”

Cluttons’s senior partner Steve Morgan said: “I’m delighted to welcome James to the management team of the business at this very exciting time for Cluttons. We are in a great position to build upon the business’ outstanding reputation, to continue to grow our successful UK business, our market leading business in the Middle East and expand into new markets.”

“I’d also like to take the opportunity to thank John Wood for everything he has achieved during his time as managing partner. He led the business through our rebrand in 2014 and has overseen a significant improvement in our support teams and client services. He has also driven the expansion of our business within the UK and internationally with the introduction of our global facilities management (GFM) business, new service offerings and entry into new markets.”

With James becoming managing partner, Cluttons project and building consultancy team will now be led by Paul Chilton.

Cluttons has a presence in over 50 countries and provides a wide range of commercial and residential property and facilities management, valuation, agency, telecoms and consultancy services.