James Townsend (JT)
Co-founder & CEO
James co-founded Kontor in 2014 with nothing more than a laptop and a mobile phone after leaving CBRE.
He quickly became pivotal in WeWork’s European expansion while carving out Kontor’s reputation for working with London’s fastest-growing, dynamic occupiers.
As the business has grown, James expanded the team’s remit to become truly multidisciplinary. Under his direction, Kontor now advises the world’s most exciting businesses on their real estate strategies, not just in London but across the globe.
The team represents London’s leading landlords, bringing unrivalled occupier insights and an enviable track record of results.
James’s drive and ability to make bold decisions has created a growing team of people keen to contribute to the business’s entrepreneurial culture. Kontor continues to challenge the office market and push forward what the sector can offer.
Want to get in touch with James?
Phone: +44 (0)20 3770 4279
Email: james@kontor.com
LinkedIn: James Townsend
What our clients say
"GoCardless have worked with the Kontor team on a number of projects including opening our offices in Paris, San Francisco and New York. Kontor feel like a member of the GoCardless team and is great at both understanding the needs of our business and consistently delivering a high level of service. I couldn't recommend Kontor enough."
Meghan Molony
GoCardless
James co-founded Kontor in 2014 with nothing more than a laptop and a mobile phone after leaving CBRE.
He quickly became pivotal in WeWork’s European expansion while carving out Kontor’s reputation for working with London’s fastest-growing, dynamic occupiers.
As the business has grown, James expanded the team’s remit to become truly multidisciplinary. Under his direction, Kontor now advises the world’s most exciting businesses on their real estate strategies, not just in London but across the globe.
The team represents London’s leading landlords, bringing unrivalled occupier insights and an enviable track record of results.
James’s drive and ability to make bold decisions has created a growing team of people keen to contribute to the business’s entrepreneurial culture. Kontor continues to challenge the office market and push forward what the sector can offer.
Want to get in touch with James?
Phone: +44 (0)20 3770 4279
Email: james@kontor.com
LinkedIn: James Townsend