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Sam Biggerstaff

Sam Biggerstaff

Dunton,UK

Summary

Commercial Real Estate & Operations Executive with 15 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming multi‑million‑pound business units across facilities management, workplace technology, and supply chain operations. Proven ability to drive £35M+ annual revenue, expand market share in competitive sectors, and lead high‑value portfolios for global brands including Nike, Amazon, and Red Bull Racing.

Operates as a true P&L owner, designing growth strategy, strengthening client portfolios, and converting operational complexity into commercial advantage. Known for scaling teams from start‑up to enterprise level, restructuring underperforming units, and delivering profitable, sustainable growth through decisive leadership and innovative service models.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lead, Global Places & Services – UKDC Programme

NIKE – EMEA, UK
London
2025.08 - 2026.05
  • Leading the end-to-end mobilisation of Nike’s first state-of-the-art UK supply chain distribution centre, The Terrace a flagship asset serving the largest demand markets across the EMEA network.
  • Responsible for establishing operational and service infrastructure for a £250M+ asset mobilisation, managing an initial operating budget of £25M annually, incorporating the latest automation and logistics technologies.
  • Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships across, real estate, construction, operations, and third-party services providers to ensure seamless transition from mobilisation to operational readiness.

Head of Project Management - National Accounts (Logistics)

CBRE EMEA – LONDON, UK
2024.01 - 2025.07
  • Led national Project Management team delivering principal contractor services to global logistics clients, including Amazon, DHL, GXO, CEVA and Kuehne & Nagel.
  • Responsible for driving revenue growth and client profitability through strategic project execution, relationship management, and operational excellence.
  • Managed project portfolio spanning multiple account teams and delivery streams across the UK.

Key Achievements:

  • Exceeded annual revenue and Client Operating Profit (COP) targets, delivering £15M in annual project revenue.
  • Restructured team operations to improve client-focused delivery and operational efficiency across all accounts.

Director - Channel Partnerships, EMEA

DENSITY.IO
2022.03 - 2024.12
  • Expanded Density.io workplace performance analytics offering into EMEA market, leading channel sales and multi-tier partnership development across reselling, installation, and API integration.
  • Led channel sales and partnerships across EMEA, delivering Workplace Analytics SaaS solutions to the corporate real estate market.
  • Developed and managed strategic partnerships to drive growth through reselling, installation, and API integration.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered a 650% increase in EMEA revenue, growing Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) from $10k to $150k, achieving $1.8M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
  • Established multi-tier partnerships for reselling, installation, and API integration, expanding market reach and enhancing service delivery.
  • Identified and built Density.io strongest channel relationship with Schneider Electric / Planon Workplace Solutions.

Director - Smart FM Solutions EMEA (Previously CBRE ESI)

CBRE EMEA LONDON, UK
2019.06 - 2022.02
  • Led the expansion of CBRE ESI’s intelligent building and data analytics services across EMEA and APAC, including new and existing enterprise clients.
  • Oversaw delivery of Amazon’s BMS New Construction programme across EMEA, standardising implementation across all Fulfilment Centres.
  • Managed a team of Programme, Project, and Technical Managers across 12 European countries.
  • Directed EMEA-wide deployment of CBRE Enterprise Building/Energy Management System and Analytics platform.

Key Achievements:

  • Built and managed the programme P&L, generating $35M+ in annual revenue across 12 EU countries.
  • Grew the EMEA team from 3 to 40+ skilled professionals, including Project Managers, Engineers, Solution Architects, and Sales specialists.

EU Technical Programme Lead, Energy & Sustainability

AMAZON – LONDON, UK
2018.10 - 2019.06
  • Created and led the European programme to retrofit enterprise building management systems (BMS) and HVAC recommissioning across 43 distribution centres in 9 European countries, with a programme budget of approximately $25M.
  • Identified $350M in cost avoidance and achieved 1.7M MWh in energy savings through the BMS retrofit programme.
  • Developed and implemented a standardised design review process across European BMS/MSI specifications.

Reliability Maintenance Engineering Manager – Global RME

AMAZON – LONDON, UK
2017.10 - 2018.10
  • Managed Amazon’s first UK Robotics site (LTN4) with 3 other Fulfilment centres across the LTN Node, overseeing all MHE and base build maintenance operations.
  • Led a team of 30+ engineers and FM professionals across hard services, cleaning, and catering.
  • Delivered multiple FC projects including BMS Retrofit, HVAC recommissioning and MHE upgrades.

Senior Account Manager

MITIE (RED BULL RACING & TECHNOLOGY), MILTON KEYNES, UK
2014.09 - 2016.05
  • Managed the FM Project Management team for a design and manufacturing facility comprising 10 buildings across 2 campuses.
  • Oversaw an operating budget of over £5 million annually.
  • Key Achievements
  • Delivered Mitie’s first intelligent building offering at Red Bull Racing and Technology, resulting in energy and productivity savings through the deployment of wireless sensor and analytics technology across the campus.

Technical Services Manager

OVERBURY (MAJOR PROJECTS), LONDON, UK
2014.09 - 2015.10
  • Led the technical services team delivering a £10.5M Cat B fit-out across 6 More London for Ernst & Young (EY).
  • Led the technical team on a £13.5M Cat B fit-out at 122 Leadenhall (“The Cheesegrator”) for Amlin insurance.
  • Managed all technical services activities to ensure expectation alignment with the client team, design team and structural/construction team to ensure projects were delivered on time and on budget.

Royal Engineer

BRITISH ARMY, 9 PARACHUTE SQUADRON, WOODBRIDGE, UK
2009.01 - 2014.01
  • Served with 9 Parachute Squadron RE, providing infantry and engineering support to 3 Parachute Regiment on both operational and non-operational appointments.
  • Carried out security duties, including body/vehicle searching and document validation for 2012 London Olympics.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Building Services Engineering

London South Bank University
City of london
2014.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Business Leadership & Strategy
  • P&L Management & Financial Accountability
  • Revenue Growth & Business Development
  • Client Portfolio Management
  • Organisational Design & Team Leadership
  • Market Entry & Business Scaling
  • Operational Transformation
  • Enterprise Real Estate & Facilities Strategy

References

Varun Mittal
Managing Director – Meta Account, CBRE  
Varun.mittal@cbre.com

Dale Meadows
Global Project Management Director, CBRE
dale.meadows@cbre.com

TJ Walker  
Director of Worldwide Engineering & Design
tjwalker@amazon.com

Timeline

Lead, Global Places & Services – UKDC Programme

NIKE – EMEA, UK
2025.08 - 2026.05

Head of Project Management - National Accounts (Logistics)

CBRE EMEA – LONDON, UK
2024.01 - 2025.07

Director - Channel Partnerships, EMEA

DENSITY.IO
2022.03 - 2024.12

Director - Smart FM Solutions EMEA (Previously CBRE ESI)

CBRE EMEA LONDON, UK
2019.06 - 2022.02

EU Technical Programme Lead, Energy & Sustainability

AMAZON – LONDON, UK
2018.10 - 2019.06

Reliability Maintenance Engineering Manager – Global RME

AMAZON – LONDON, UK
2017.10 - 2018.10

Higher National Diploma - Building Services Engineering

London South Bank University
2014.09 - 2016.06

Senior Account Manager

MITIE (RED BULL RACING & TECHNOLOGY), MILTON KEYNES, UK
2014.09 - 2016.05

Technical Services Manager

OVERBURY (MAJOR PROJECTS), LONDON, UK
2014.09 - 2015.10

Royal Engineer

BRITISH ARMY, 9 PARACHUTE SQUADRON, WOODBRIDGE, UK
2009.01 - 2014.01
Sam Biggerstaff