A WORCESTER-based real estate asset management company is expanding and has appointed a top commercial property agent to help grow its business.

Blue Marble Properties, which operates out of Whittington Hall in Whittington Road, has appointed Tim Suffield as a consultant and strategic adviser as it opens a new office in Birmingham’s Newhall Street. At the same time the company has changed its name to Blue Marble Asset Management to more accurately reflect its core activities.

The former head of the Birmingham office and national head of Industrial Agency at BNP Paribas, and presently a commercial property consultant, Mr Suffield will work closely with Blue Marble chief executive Tim Matthews on a business growth strategy.

Founded by Mr Matthews in 2011, Blue Marble Asset Management presently has more than £60 million of property assets under management. He said: “To be able to work with such a highly respected and well known member of the property profession as Tim is a real coup for Blue Marble, and along with our new Birmingham presence amongst such a large cluster of property professionals, will help in the identification of future projects and the recruitment of new clients and new senior people, all of which will contribute to the company’s growth.”

Mr Suffield added: "I am delighted to be using my experience to helping Blue Marble grow. The company already has a strong track record of investments and returns and I am keen to help add to its achievements.”

Blue Marble Asset Management works for a broad range of clients including investment businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and family offices.