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Introducing the core Need Offices team

  Philip Dodson — Director
Co-founder of Need Offices in January 2004, Philip has spent over 8 years in the serviced office sector.

Joining the serviced office industry as the European and UK Sales Director for HQ, Philip then moved to MWB Business Exchange, where he gained further experience as their Sales and Marketing Director for the UK and Europe. Philip's roles included working on the board, running the sales and marketing departments, recruitment, opening and filling new business centres, liaising with corporate clients, producing and implementing marketing plans, and full P&L accountability.

Before moving into the property sector, he spent over 7 years with a specialist hotel sales and marketing company, promoting 4 and 5 star hotels in over 50 countries worldwide.

During this role Philip specialised in sales, but also fulfilled a general management role that covered legal, finance, and the setting up of operating companies in the UK, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Poland, Czech Republic, Singapore, and many other countries.

"There is a need to provide quality information to both the provider and the end-user of space that will greatly enhance the experience for both parties," says Philip.
He has long recognised the market need to provide comprehensive professional services to people seeking flexible and serviced office solutions.
     
  James Patmore — Director
James is a co-founder of Need Offices, and has spent over 17 years in commercial property.

With over 10 years of experience as an agent with a large firm of central London chartered surveyors, James set up his own business in October 1998 with the vision of developing an information exchange and resource centre specifically for office movers.

James was one of the first to use the internet as a platform to offer corporate occupiers access to market information, and his websites proved popular with both corporate clients and other property consultants as an alternative to the traditional route of forms, contracts and agents.

Much of his time is spent acting as a consultant to an increasing number of corporate and private clients with specific property needs.

Drawing on the success of Patmore Commercial, and the current trend towards more flexible and value-added services, James sees Need Offices as the perfect opportunity to innovate and improve the experience of end users and occupiers of commercial premises.
     
  Rhys Donnellan — Sales
Rhys joined Need Offices in October 2004, bringing five years' experience in residential real estate sales and property management, plus extensive sales and customer service experience.

Rhys is also licensed as a Business Broker, Real Estate Agent (Australia), and has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Diploma of Business (Real Estate) from Sydney University.

Passionate about all aspects of the real estate industry, Rhys sees Need Offices as an exciting player making a real difference to the serviced office sector. With a keen focus on successful client relationships, Rhys aims to ensure Office Planet is the best in the business, for office providers and end-users alike.
     
    Patrick Dundon — Finance
Patrick has worked with the company since it began in April 2004. Patrick’s role is to provide management and financial support to the board, all financial and legal compliance, and monthly reporting.

Patrick has previously worked in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, distribution and the service sector, and also provides financial assistance to a number of other businesses.
     
  Tessa Levett — Sales and Administration
Originating from New Zealand, Tessa has worked in such diverse fields as design and catering. She joined Patmore Commercial in 2002 where she gained a comprehensive knowledge of the Central London office market, having dealt with all aspects of a busy West End agency. She has also worked in New Zealand in the residential property sector.

Tessa joined Need Offices in 2005 and, due to her experience and extensive contacts, has ‘hit the ground running’.

Tessa enjoys the Need Offices culture and, in her own words, “it’s good to be back working in the London office market, especially as the market is going from strength to strength”.
     
  Wayne Mahoney — Sales
Wayne joined the Need Offices team in May 2005 to focus on providing more of the personal touch for the end-users seeking serviced and managed office space.

Before joining Need Offices he was working for a major recruitment company in the London Sales team gaining new corporate clients in central London.

Prior to working in recruitment, Wayne has 10 years experience in the training & conference industry. Starting as a conference assistant he rapidly progressed to the role of Centre manager, where his role encompassed the day to day management of the centre as well as securing a number of lucrative corporate accounts for the centre.

Wayne felt he needed a new challenge and was looking to move into the dynamic and evolving serviced office industry. He saw Need Offices had the right concept and did not hesitate in joining the team when offered.
     
  Zack Berman — Senior Associate
Zack joined Need Offices in July 2005 to work in our commercial office department. Zack comes with seven years of extensive experience in the commercial office market with a specific focus on the West End. He will be a valuable asset to our business bringing good client relationships and a deep seated knowledge of the market.

Demand for acquisition and disposal of commercial offices is strong and growing for us and Zack will be an integral part of servicing and developing this demand.

Zack is extremely enthusiastic about the opportunities that Need Offices presents and the fresh approach it takes to commercial leasing. As a team, Zack hopes to strengthen the Need Offices brand, broaden its reach and in turn increase its profitability and scale.