Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has appointed Manish Jadav as business agent to its retail team in Leeds, as demand for quality independent retail stores continues to rise across the region.

Manish joins Christie & Co with a wealth of experience and knowledge of the sector, having previously owned his own successful store in West Yorkshire, which he developed and refurbished with a major symbol group to produce a flagship store.

Manish said: “Having owned, operated and sold my own convenience store, I am aware of how crucial it is to have support and guidance throughout any sales process.

“Combining my own personal experiences with that of Christie & Co, I look forward to providing operators with a personal and unrivalled service to assist them through the process ensuring maximum realisation whilst minimizing disruption to their day to day business.”

David Lee, regional director – North East, said: “With the demand for retail businesses rising, I am sure Manish will be an asset to our growing Retail team in the new North East region. His former career as a retailer will add and enhance to the wealth of experience we already have.”