Talking Heads Talking Sheds

Talking Heads Talking Sheds – Special Edition: Focus on Chinese E-Commerce and Global Trade Dynamics

• Wednesday 22^nd July
• 11am – 12pm (BST)

Join Cushman & Wakefield for our July edition of Talking Heads Talking Sheds, where we'll take stock of market performance and dynamics at the halfway point of 2026. Alongside our regular market update, this session spotlights two key themes:

The session also features analysis from Michael Carson, our Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory for APAC & EMEA.

Edward Bavister – Head of UK Retail, Logistics & Industrial Research

Edward Bavister is Head of UK Logistics & Industrial Research at Cushman & Wakefield. Since beginning his career in real estate research and strategy in 2018, Ed has become a well-regarded voice within the sector and a trusted adviser to major developers, landlords, and occupiers. His current areas of focus include UK–China trade linkages, the evolution of the UK’s logistics corridors, and the strategic implications of reconfigured manufacturing and distribution networks.

Richard Evans – Head of UK Logistics & Industrial Leasing

Richard is an International Partner at Cushman & Wakefield, and Head of UK Logistics & Industrial Leasing. He is responsible for advising investor, developer and corporate clients on strategy and execution of major projects within their logistics and industrial real estate portfolios throughout the UK.

Richard is the leading market expert on the sale of complex corporate industrial land assets; large footprint logistics land development consultancy and leasing; and structuring joint ventures and development agreements to procure new development or regeneration.

Sally Bruer – Head of EMEA Retail, Logistics & Industrial Research

Sally has more than 20 years of experience as a research analyst, specialising in retail, logistics and industrial commercial property research. Her expertise spans quantitative and qualitative analysis of occupier and property market dynamics, as well as investment market insight.

As Head of EMEA Retail, Logistics & Industrial Research, Sally leads the delivery of research, insights and thought leadership on EMEA and global retail, logistics and industrial property market trends. She provides clients with the intelligence they need to make informed, strategic decisions.

Tim Crighton – Head of Logistics & Industrial, EMEA & UK

Tim leads the Logistics & Industrial team for Cushman & Wakefield in EMEA and the UK; working closely with the retail and logistics teams, to provide specialist advice for supply chain and logistics with a core focus on logistics property.

Primary areas of focus are on retail customer profiling and catchment analysis, socio-economic profiling, labour analytics, location strategy for supply/logistics networks, network design, logistics facility design, acquisition, development and funding.

Tim specialises in the acquisition, design, specification and construction of new logistics and fulfilment buildings.

Michael Carson – Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory, APAC & EMEA

Michael Carson is Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, where he leads the firm’s EMEA and APAC practices. He supports occupiers, investors, and developers in optimising supply chain performance and translating operational requirements into real estate strategy. With extensive experience advising major retailers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers, Michael specialises in network design, location strategy, inventory optimisation, and end-to-end supply chain transformation.