Puma to relocate UK HQ from London to Manchester
The brand’s new Manchester HQ is in the £87m development being brought forward by Bruntwood SciTech
Puma is set to relocate its new UK HQ from London to Manchester, having agreed a 20,000 sq ft lease of workspace at the new Circle Square development.
Located on the Oxford Road Corridor, Puma’s new HQ is in the £87m development being brought forward by Bruntwood SciTech – a joint venture between Bruntwood, L&G (Legal and General) and Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
No.3 Circle Square forms the latest phase of the neighbourhood’s masterplan and offers 267,000 sq ft and 15 floors of new workspace focused on innovation businesses. The building is finalising construction and will open this summer.
The news follows the announcement of its first ever highly anticipated European flagship store which will open on Oxford Street, London, in Autumn 2025.
Lucynda Davies, UK managing director, Puma, said: “The move to Circle Square and state-of-the-art facilities on offer forms a key part of our strategy for providing PUMA’s employees with a first class working environment with top facilities and amenities. All whilst being at the centre of a community which offers leading technology, fashion, AI and innovation.
“Being surrounded by such a strong line up of industry was an important factor, and to find somewhere in the heart of Manchester’s thriving tech community is exactly what we hoped for. Being based at Circle Square will also open up a host of opportunities to tap into the city’s creative talent pool and strengthen our existing links with academic partners like Manchester Metropolitan University – of which we get the added benefit of Bruntwood SciTech being a partner.”
Josh Whiteley, Commercial Director, Bruntwood SciTech, said: “Puma joining Circle Square underlines our ambition to build a thriving community of technology, digital and creative leaders and promote knowledge-sharing and innovation. The brand’s own ethos to innovate and grow marries perfectly with our vision, and its arrival highlights the vibrant and collaborative destination that we have built at Circle Square.
“Being the UK home of a global brand like Puma will be a powerful two-way partnership – helping support regional growth, as well as offering them access to workspace, talent and companies that will shape the future of innovation.”
