Gerry Hughes

Formerly CEO at GVA and now President of Avison Young Europe, Gerry Hughes has earned a reputation as a highly-respected hands-on leader who is passionate about enhancing people’s lives through their interactions with real estate. An urban planner by training, Gerry is described by those who work with him as a skilled ringmaster who successfully translates complex visions into delivered developments, traversing multiple property lifecycle stages and political layering. In his role of President of Avison Young Europe, he is focused on building a modern, dynamic real estate advisory business that is committed to the highest quality of service to clients, by focusing on understanding fully their requirements and sourcing the best talent to add value at every stage of the real estate life cycle.