MIDDLE EAST 2026 SPEAKER

Simon Townsend, CEO (MENA), Avison Young

Simon Townsend, CEO (MENA), Avison Young is speaking at Middle East's largest real estate tech event.

Bio:

Simon is a chartered surveyor with more than 26 years’ experience within the UAE / GCC. With a background in investment, valuation and advisory he has managed international teams within some of the largest real estate advisory practices, sat on European and Asian boards as well as global best practice boards around valuation services. He has advised GCC investors on transactions within the region, UK, USA and Asia.
Simon’s LinkedIn:
Simon is a chartered surveyor with more than 26 years’ experience within the UAE / GCC. With a background in investment, valuation and advisory he has managed international teams within some of the largest real estate advisory practices, sat on European and Asian boards as well as global best practice boards around valuation services. He has advised GCC investors on transactions within the region, UK, USA and Asia.

Bio:

Avison Young’s Website and LinkedIn:
Avison Young UAE is a leading commercial property services company providing direct access to Abu Dhabi real estate asset management, investment advisory, valuation, and leasing/sales brokerage services. Located in Abu Dhabi itself, its commercial property service is designed to capture the flourishing new prospects of properties for rent, sale, or asset management within the constantly evolving Emirate. To support the ongoing development in Abu Dhabi and other emirates of the UAE, as a full-service real estate provider, the company finds creative ways to realise the full potential of commercial and sustainable real estate. Combining local knowledge with global intelligence from the Avison Young network helps to translate data into insightful knowledge and purpose-built solutions for investors, sellers, and those looking for assistance with their property portfolios. It is the company’s commitment to its clients, whatever their size, to ensure it delivers the highest levels of service that create a positive benefit to the economy, the environment, the community, and to their portfolios.
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