Greater Manchester’s property community have paid tribute to Patrick Joynson, the former head of office at Savills, who passed away last week from cancer.
Patrick joined Savills in June 1996 helping to establish the Manchester office working alongside current global CEO Mark Ridley, and Peter Mallinder.
Patrick took on the role of head of Manchester between 2011 to 2015, during which time the office doubled in size.
In addition to running the Manchester office, Patrick primarily specialized in the disposal of business space providing strategic development and agency advice on a variety of large mixed use schemes around the region.
They included First Street, Piccadilly Place, and One St Peters Square.
He was also named Property Personality of the year in 2016 at the North West Property Awards at which he was described as ‘a significant dealmaker working tirelessly with the City Council and other stakeholders to bring inward investment into the city.’
Mark Ridley, CEO of Savills, said: “A fitting tribute to Patrick’s career was him winning the North West Property Personality of the Year Award in 2016, where the judges also noted his warmth and wit, as well as his unparalleled professionalism. He received a standing ovation from all 1000 guests at the ceremony.
“Patrick battled his illness with tremendous courage and humour, and he leaves behind not only an enormous hole but also a fantastic legacy as a true Savills legend.
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"We are deeply saddened to have lost a very special friend and colleague but much more importantly our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and their three children.”
James Evans, head of Savills Manchester, added: “It was a great honour to work alongside Pat, he was a true character and had a fantastic presence in the office. Pat’s sense of humour was legendary and many of the tributes we have received refer to his wit and kind personality.”
A number of friends and colleagues took to social media over the weekend to express their sadness.
Mike Ingall, CEO of Allied London, wrote: “The very sad passing of one of the finest Gentleman I had the pleasure to spend time with. Always great in business but our times and my memories of Patrick in Zambia and Rome will remain with me always. RIP Patrick Joynson. Peace.”
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Chris Maguire, executive editor of tech magazine BusinessCloud and former editor of Insider North West, wrote: “Very sad to read of the passing of #PatrickJoynson. I was delighted when he won Insider’s Property Personality of the Year in 2016. Manchester’s property sector is much poorer for his passing.”
Phill Mayall, regional director for the North West and Wales at Muse Developments, said: “Absolutely gutted to hear the sad news of Patrick Joynson passing away. An absolute gentleman. RIP Patrick.”