The Local Knowledge Advantage with Paddy Kennedy | S3 EP2

The Local Knowledge Advantage with Paddy Kennedy | S3 EP2

Author: Baseworx June 18, 2026 Duration: 15:38
The operator who knows their local area has something the global brands cannot replicate at scale. That was the thread running through this conversation with Paddy Kennedy, practice leader for Global Flexible Workspace Advisory at Colliers, recorded live at GCUC UK in Manchester as part of the series we made with the GCUC UK team. Paddy spends his days advising occupiers and landlords on flex, so he sees clearly where the smaller, boutique operator wins. They understand the culture, they wrap...

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