Manchester-based ad-tech specialist Skyrise has relocated its operations to Gilbanks at No. 1 St Michael’s, joining a wave of occupiers in the £400 million city-centre development.
Skyrise is an advertising technology company that provides advertisers and agencies with a real-world alternative to buying, planning, and measuring media. It builds data-driven audiences using anonymised network intelligence, location data, transactional insights, and real-world behavioural patterns. The approach enables more precise, effective campaigns across all channels.
Paul Barnard, CEO of Skyrise, said: “No. 1 St Michael’s is the most exciting development in central Manchester and Gilbanks has done a fantastic job in creating an office environment that our team will look forward to working in. The St Michael’s development and Gilbanks’ offering align perfectly with our ambition to provide the best possible setting for our people and our clients.”
No.1 St Michael’s is expected to become Manchester’s first fully Net-Zero Carbon commercial development, both in construction and operation.
Gilbanks at No.1 St Michael’s has attracted major occupiers including insurance group AXA, which relocated its 70-strong Manchester team to the building, benefiting from cutting-edge technology and a workspace designed to enhance productivity.
Commenting on the move, Alex Duckett, managing director of Gilbanks, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed with the interest in our new offices at No. 1 St Michael’s, which we believe set a new benchmark for design and luxury. If companies want to call this fantastic building home, they need to act quickly, as we have the last few vacancies in the development. Gilbanks’ offices are designed to provide an unparalleled working environment for professional firms in the heart of this fantastic city.”
