Savills Manchester Economist Emma Leung Recognized as 2023 Rising Star by IED

Savills Manchester Economist Emma Leung Recognized as 2023 Rising Star by IED

(IN BRIEF) Emma Leung, a senior economist at Savills in Manchester, received the Rising Star of the Year award at the 2023 Institute of Economic Development (IED) Annual Awards. The ceremony, held in Birmingham, celebrated Emma’s exceptional contributions to the field of economic development. This award recognizes individuals under 30 who have demonstrated excellence and dedication in their early careers within the economic development sector. Emma’s achievements were praised by her colleagues, and the IED highlighted her passion and proactive approach to economic development. The Institute of Economic Development is the UK’s leading professional body for economic development and regeneration practitioners.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills (LON: SVS), one of the world’s leading property advisors, announces that Emma Leung, a senior economist at Savills in Manchester, has been honored with the Rising Star of the Year award at the 2023 Institute of Economic Development (IED) Annual Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham, with over 100 attendees. Emma was selected from among three finalists for her exceptional work in the field of economic development. This award recognizes individuals under the age of 30 who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, excellence, and achievement in their early careers within the economic development sector.

Danny Collins, Director of the Economics team at Savills Manchester, praised Emma’s talent, commitment, and hard work, “In the short time Emma has been with Savills, it is clear to see that she is a very talented, committed and hard-working economist, and this award is testament to that. On behalf of the whole team, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Emma on her well-deserved success – it is great to have a rising star amongst us.”

Bev Hurley CBE, IED Director, commended Emma’s accomplishments, emphasizing her proactive and driven approach to economic development, despite her young age. “Many congratulations to Emma as the winner of our Rising Star of the Year award. Our judges described this as a strong entry, with Emma demonstrating significant economic development activity by the age of just 24. They highlighted Emma’s passion for the profession through an understanding of the difference economic development can make, describing her as proactive and driven. We are delighted to recognise younger economic development team members through our 40th anniversary awards.”

The Institute of Economic Development is the UK’s leading independent professional body representing practitioners in economic development and regeneration.

Media contact:

Emma Leung
Senior Economist

Manchester Booth Street
Belvedere,
12 Booth Street
M2 4AW
+44 (0) 161 236 8644

SOURCE: Savills plc