Maria Sinclair announced as Managing Director, UK
London, 15.04.2025 – Cobalt Recruitment is delighted to announce the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new Managing Director of its UK operations. With more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment sector, including over two decades at Cobalt specialising in Real Estate, Maria is uniquely positioned to drive forward the company's strategic growth and deepen its service offering in the UK market.
Maria's comprehensive understanding of the UK Real Estate market covers the full asset lifecycle across all asset classes, making her an invaluable leader to both the business and its clients. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, given the current challenging state of global Real Estate investment markets, where expertise and innovative solutions are essential.
Stephen Shorter, Group CEO of The Cobalt Group, said:
"Maria’s ability to deliver innovative solutions, combined with her extensive industry knowledge, expansive network, proven track record, and outstanding leadership capabilities, make her the ideal choice for this role. Her appointment reinforces our commitment to increased collaboration with those within the built environment, recruiting across the property lifecycle.”
Maria Sinclair, commented on her appointment:
"After more than 20 years with Cobalt, I’m proud to step into the role of Managing Director for our UK business. It’s a real privilege to lead such a talented and driven team, and I’m incredibly energised by what lies ahead.
As we move through 2025, our vision is clear: to strengthen Cobalt’s position as the leading recruitment partner in the UK Real Estate market — not just by continuing to deliver excellence, but by challenging the status quo, deepening our client relationships, and driving innovation across everything we do.
I’m excited for this next chapter and look forward to what we’ll achieve together."
Maria's appointment signals a strategic move by Cobalt Recruitment to further consolidate its market-leading position and enhance its capabilities in navigating and responding to the complexities of today's evolving Real Estate environment.
For further information or media enquiries, please contact:
Chris Langan
Head of Marketing
Clangan@cobaltrecruitment.com
About Cobalt Recruitment
Cobalt Recruitment is a leading international recruitment consultancy specialising in Real Estate, Property, and Construction. With a reputation built on deep industry knowledge and exceptional client service, Cobalt connects top-tier talent with prestigious companies, driving successful outcomes across the asset lifecycle.
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