Ryan Lynn has been appointed as Head of UK Hotel Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Ryan Lynn as Head of UK Hotel Capital Markets, further strengthening its wider UK Hospitality offering.
Lynn joins the business from Knight Frank, where he was a Partner in the firm’s UK Hotels team. At Cushman & Wakefield, he will lead the firm's UK Hotel Capital Markets team, advising owners, investors and operators on transactions and strategic investment opportunities across the hotel sector.
His appointment is the latest in a period of growth for Cushman & Wakefield's Hospitality team, following the recent appointment of Carl Ridgley as Head of Hospitality UK, alongside a series of promotions and strategic hires, including the promotion of Francesca Madden to Associate, Hospitality Capital Markets, and the appointment of Sofia Newman as an Analyst.
Lynn will work closely with the existing senior team in London, including Andrew Horder, as well as Fred Le Fichoux, who leads the EMEA Hospitality team, to support clients across the sector, drawing on expertise from across Cushman & Wakefield to deliver integrated advice on investment, financing, valuation, operator selection and strategic advisory services.
The appointment comes at a time when the UK hotel market continues to attract strong investor interest, underpinned by the sector's resilient trading performance and long-term growth prospects. Cushman & Wakefield research shows that UK hotel transaction volumes reached £3.2 billion in the year to September 2026, up 11.3% on the same period last year, highlighting sustained appetite for hotel assets.
Ryan's appointment reflects our continued investment in strengthening our hospitality offering. Over the past year, we have broadened our expertise through a combination of senior appointments, promotions and expanded leadership responsibilities, ensuring we have the capabilities needed to support clients across an increasingly active market. Ryan's experience further enhances our capital markets offering and our ability to deliver market-leading advice to owners, investors and operators. Carl Ridgley, Head of Hospitality UK at Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield has a strong reputation in the hospitality sector and an experienced team advising clients across the market. I'm excited to join the business and look forward to working closely with clients to support their investment decisions and help them navigate an evolving market. Ryan Lynn, Head of UK Hotel Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield