Pearson Secures Darktrace as New 80 Strand Subtenant
Pearson Secures Darktrace as New 80 Strand Subtenant
LONDON – 12 May 2022: Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today confirms that it has secured FTSE 250 cyber defence technology company, Darktrace as a subtenant at its global headquarters on 80 Strand, London. The firm will be taking c.30,000sq ft across levels 9 and 10 of the building.
Pearson now occupies one floor of the building that has been transformed into a more modern, collaborative space to support the flexible work needs of its employees. It is looking to announce further sub-tenants in the coming months.
Mundy Miller, VP, Global Head of Property & Workplace, at Pearson commented: “The newly refurbished 80 Strand offers best in class office space, featuring contemporary design and first-class amenities. Ideally located with extensive travel links. We welcome Darktrace to the building and we continue to see strong interest in the remaining space from occupiers looking to secure high quality office space.”
In an extensive refurbishment completing in summer 2022, 80 Strand offers contemporary office space with an emphasis on high quality amenities and best in class technology. Spanning over multiple floors, 80,000 sq ft of the building is now already let or under offer leaving 145,000 sq ft of Grade A space available from Pearson.
The subtenancy arrangement with Darktrace has been led by its joint global real estate advisors, CBRE and Gryphon Property Partners.
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