Avison Young appoints Kat Hanna as head of UK Market Intelligence and Strategy to drive client insights

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Global real estate firm Avison Young is boosting its market intelligence capabilities with the appointment of Kat Hanna as Head of UK Market Intelligence and Strategy, in addition to her current role as Co-Managing Director for London. Kat, who joined Avison Young three years ago, will now focus on driving the firm’s strategic outlook, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and industry stakeholders.

Bringing her deep knowledge of politics and urbanism, and strong strategic skills, Kat will lead the development of Avison Young’s forward-looking market intelligence and research. Together with the wider team, she will help clients anticipate change, seize opportunities, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape. By leveraging data analytics and AI, alongside the ‘on the ground’ expertise of Avison Young’s transactional and consultancy teams, she and the wider market intelligence team will ensure Avison Young delivers actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and competitive advantage.

Nick Walkley, Principal and UK President, said: “Kat’s deep understanding of the built environment and UK market, and her ability to translate insights into clear strategies, will help our clients navigate disruption and achieve real results. Her appointment underscores our commitment to client success and our dedication to delivering valuable, insightful expertise.”

Kat Hanna, Head of UK Market Intelligence and Strategy, Co-Managing Director, London said: “After three years at Avison Young, I’m really excited to take on an expanded role that will see us better connect our data and analytic capabilities to clients and colleagues. I look forward to working with a hugely talented team of real estate analysts and with global colleagues, combining their expertise with my experience of politics, policy and strategy to support clients in decision-making and delivery.”

Prior to joining Avison Young, Hanna has held roles at Lendlease, Cushman & Wakefield and Centre for London. Kat is also a regular commentator on the built environment and frequently speaks at major industry events.