CWK - Leadership updates

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Greene as Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Sustainability Services. In this role, Greene will lead the firm's global sustainability strategy and consulting platform, partnering with occupiers and investors to enhance operational performance, resilience and long-term value across real estate portfolios. She will also guide Cushman & Wakefield's enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives, advancing the firm's environmental performance and impact. "Stephanie's global perspective and deep expertise will be instrumental as we continue to scale our sus

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Leon Ikeda as Head of Advisory & Transactions, Asia Pacific, Data Center Group, strengthening the firm's leadership across one of the most critical growth sectors in commercial real estate and digital infrastructure. His appointment is effective May 2026. Based in Singapore, Leon leads strategic advisory and transaction execution for data center operators, investors and hyperscale clients across Asia Pacific. Reporting to Andrew Green, Head of Data Center Group, Asia Pacific, he works closely with regional and global teams to support capital deployment, platform expansion and strategic partnerships as data center demand continues to accelerate across the

Experienced dealmaker O'Regan to join from JLL where he is a Director in its London Capital Markets team Richard Womack will move into new role as Head of Capital & Strategic Partnerships when O'Regan joins in Q4 2026 Cushman & Wakefield has appointed one of London's leading investment agents, Jonathan O'Regan, as Head of West End Capital Markets. West End specialist O'Regan is currently at JLL where he has spent five years as a Director in its London Capital Markets team. Prior to that he spent 11 years at Savills and five years at Avison Young. O'Regan has advised on numerous landmark transactions contributing to a deal volume exceeding £5 billion. Recent transactions include L

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) today announced that Bryan Doyle has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, Americas Capital Markets. Based in San Diego, Doyle will oversee operational strategy and execution across the Americas Capital Markets platform, supporting the continued expansion of the business. "Bryan brings a powerful combination of operational expertise, technology leadership, and strategic vision that aligns perfectly with where our Capital Markets business is headed," said Miles Treaster, President, Americas Capital Markets. "As we continue to grow in scale and complexity, strengthening our operational infrastructure is critical to delivering best-in-class outcomes for o

Gerhart will lead operations and strategic growth across Midwest markets of Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis and St. Louis Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, announced today the appointment of Damla Gerhart as Executive Regional Director of the Midwest Region, effective March 2. In her new role, Gerhart will oversee Cushman & Wakefield's operations and strategic growth initiatives in the Midwest which includes Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis and St. Louis. In this role, she will lead client service delivery, talent development and recruiting, while drivin

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Joey Verrant has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer of Asset Services Multifamily, effective today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260122534427/en/Joey Verrant In this role, Verrant will partner closely with Asset Services Multifamily leadership to drive performance and service excellence in operations across all managed properties. He will also be instrumental in shaping and executing strategies, ensuring robust controls and fostering a high-performance culture that supports organizational growth an

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Andy Jansen has joined the company as President of Project & Development Services (PDS), effective today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260105905955/en/Andy Jansen As President of PDS, Jansen will set the vision for the business, shaping and executing the full-scale Americas PDS strategy to drive growth. Collaborating across Investor and Occupier Services, Jansen will be responsible for mobilizing resources, championing the implementation of technology solutions for efficient service delivery, and developing a

The new retail leaders will enhance Cushman & Wakefield's global offerings and expand its capacity to deliver innovative, curated tenant strategies Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a global leader in commercial real estate services, today announced two key appointments within its Retail platform, underscoring the firm's continued investment in retail growth and innovation. Jessica Gangoso has joined Cushman & Wakefield's Retail platform as Vice President, Emerging Brands and Kristen Pash has been appointed Senior Director of Shopping Center Leasing and Development for North America. Together, Pash and Gangoso will advance Cushman & Wakefield's commitment to creating and curating meaningful

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, has hired Sherry Freitas as the new President of Asset Services Multifamily, effective today. As Asset Services Multifamily President, Freitas will oversee operations across the U.S., leading a business of over 4,000 people who serve residential property management clients to maximize impact. "I am excited to welcome Sherry Freitas to the Asset Services Multifamily leadership team. She brings extensive expertise in the industry and vast leadership experience in the property management space," said Marla Maloney, Co-Chief Executive, Americas. "Sherry is a proven advocate for culture, aligning directly with our fo

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Heather Brown and Robert Borden have joined the real estate services firm as Vice Chairs on the firm's Capital Markets team. Based out of Boston, Brown and Borden will focus on debt and structured finance, leveraging their extensive expertise to deliver superior results for clients. "We're excited to welcome Heather and Rob to our Capital Markets group," said Rob Skinner, Managing Principal of New England. "Their remarkable expertise, proven track records and shared dedication to client success make them invaluable additions to our team. By bringing on this exceptional team, we're reinforcing our commitment to excellence, fostering collaboration and

Pastor to focus on industrial portfolio capital markets Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) today announced it has hired Adam Pastor as Vice Chair of the firm's Industrial Advisory Group (IAG). Based in Southern California, Pastor specializes in the structuring and execution of industrial portfolio sales, recapitalizations, joint venture equity and financing across the country. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250429274572/en/Adam Pastor, Vice Chair, Cushman & Wakefield Industrial Advisory Group Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Pastor worked as a Managing Director for Eastdil Secured for 20 years. During his tenure

Savage will work across the Dallas-Fort Worth market and Texas, serving institutional investors and their office capital markets requirements Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to announce that Todd Savage, a veteran real estate professional with over two decades of experience, has joined the firm as Executive Managing Director of Office Investment Sales. Based in Dallas, Savage will represent institutional office investors in Dallas-Fort Worth and focus on expanding investment sales across Texas. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250214605100/en/Todd Savage (Photo: Business Wire) "I'm thrilled to join Cushman & Wakef

Thornburgh will lead established and emerging markets in Southern California, Nevada, Phoenix, Colorado, Utah and Idaho Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) announced today the appointment of Robert Thornburgh, SIOR, CCIM, FRICS as Regional President of the Southwest Region, which includes Southern California, Nevada, Phoenix, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. In his new role, Thornburgh will oversee Cushman & Wakefield's strategic growth of the Southwest, including client service delivery, talent development and recruiting, while developing strong partnerships across the firm's service lines. Thornburgh is based in the firm's Los Angeles office. This press release features multimedia. View the full r

McDonnell will also serve as Head of Americas Office Agency Leasing Cushman & Wakefield announced today the appointment of Tom McDonnell as Executive Regional Director to lead the firm's Northwest Region, which includes Northern California, Oregon and Washington. Based in San Francisco, McDonnell will report to Victoria Malkin, President of Americas Markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205486414/en/Tom McDonnell (Photo: Business Wire) In his new leadership position, McDonnell will oversee strategic growth initiatives across the region, focusing on talent recruitment and retention, business development and

Bukovac Joins the Firm's Global Occupier Services Leadership Team Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) announced today that the real estate services firm has hired David Bukovac as Global Head of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) on the firm's Global Occupier Services (GOS) Leadership team. In his role, Bukovac will focus on providing a seamless offering of services to the firm's facilities management clients. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240528252358/en/David Bukovac (Photo: Business Wire) "We are thrilled to welcome David to our team," said Aubrey Waddell, Chief Executive, GOS. "His extensive leadership expe

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, today announced Luke Herbert has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Global Treasurer. Herbert will be based in New York City, reporting to the firm's Chief Financial Officer, Neil Johnston. "I am thrilled to welcome Luke to Cushman & Wakefield as our new Global Treasurer. Luke brings a wealth of experience to the role, and I am confident his expertise will be instrumental in driving our financial strategy forward and ensuring our firm's continued success," said Cushman & Wakefield CFO, Neil Johnston. Herbert joins Cushman & Wakefield from GXO Logistics, where he served as Vice President, Assistant Treasur

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Francisco as the company's first chief sustainability officer (CSO). In this new role, Francisco will report to the company's chief investment & strategy officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404654738/en/Jessica Francisco, Cushman & Wakefield Chief Sustainability Officer (Photo: Business Wire) "This new CSO role reflects the firm's commitment to advancing sustainability not only for our own operations but also through the strategic advice and services we provide our clients," said Cu

Gill will Oversee Engineering & Maintenance Operations for the New England Region Cushman & Wakefield announced today that C&W Services has hired Michael Gill as Senior Director, Client Services, New England. Gill will oversee all Engineering & Maintenance operations in New England, a geographic stronghold for C&W Services, and take a critical leadership role within the region. He will spearhead client partnerships across key accounts including BXP, which recently renewed services for another five years with C&W Services. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319568095/en/Michael Gill (Photo: Business Wire) "We are

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) today announced the appointments of Jennifer McPeek and Raj Vennam to its Board of Directors, effective March 18, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318095052/en/Jennifer McPeek appointed to the Board of Directors of Cushman & Wakefield (Photo: Business Wire) McPeek brings more than 20 years of executive experience in the financial services industry. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Russell Investments, and prior to that, McPeek held various roles at Janus Henderson Investors plc, including the roles of Chief Operating & Strategy Officer and Chief Financial O

NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) today named Cushman & Wakefield as the exclusive leasing agent of PENN 2, its 1.8 million square-foot PENN DISTRICT office tower. Vornado's PENN 2Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets The Cushman & Wakefield agency team will be led by Bruce Mosler and Josh Kuriloff, who have recently been responsible for more than 7.7 million square feet in office leasing across Midtown Manhattan's burgeoning West Side. PENN 2 has been completely transformed into a world-class office environment geared toward today's leading companies. The $750 million full-building redevelopment includes a highly efficient modern g

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) today announced Michelle Felman has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 2, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102146055/en/Michelle Felman. (Photo: Business Wire) Felman is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of experience in the real estate and investment industries. Most recently she served as Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Acquisitions and Capital Markets at Vornado Realty Trust, a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Previously, she was Managing Director for Global Business Development and Portfolio Acquisitions

Andrew McDonald Appointed to Expanded Role of Global President and COO Transition Culminates a Multi-Year Succession Planning Process Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) announced today that the Board of Directors has accepted John Forrester's intent to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2023, following 35 years of service to the company. As part of the Company's long-standing succession plan, Cushman & Wakefield's Board of Directors appointed Michelle MacKay, currently President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), to assume the role of CEO as of July 1, 2023. Mr. Forrester will remain employed as a strategic advi

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm, has appointed Noelle Perkins as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective July 1. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230413005580/en/Noelle Perkins (Photo: Business Wire) In this role, Perkins will provide strategic advice, guidance, oversight and support to the firm's global business and operations. She will lead Cushman & Wakefield's global legal function, playing a critical role in implementing governance and risk management practices for the firm. "We are very pleased to welcome Noelle to Cush

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, has appointed Megan McGrath as its new Senior Vice President, Investor Relations (IR). In this role, McGrath will lead Cushman & Wakefield's IR function, providing strategic insight to the firm's leadership team, engaging existing and potential investors and fostering working relationships with the equity research analyst community. "We are pleased to have Megan on board. With her strong experience in financial communications, corporate positioning and fostering investor relationships, I am confident she will do excellent work representing our firm in the investor community and communicating our value proposition

Leading real estate services firm highlights progress toward net zero emissions target, diversity metrics and more in report Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, today released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which covers the firm's efforts and progress across key ESG areas for the 2021 fiscal year and highlights how the firm's people demonstrate its purpose of making an impact. Cushman & Wakefield envisions a world of healthy, sustainable buildings that put the wellbeing of people and the planet first. The firm aims to take bold action to advance ESG within its operations and for its clients, the commercial real estate in

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) today announced the appointment of Angela Sun to its Board of Directors. Sun is a Partner at Rise Health Group, a digital health company. Sun will join the Board as an independent director on November 1, 2021. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210809005378/en/Angela Sun (Photo: Business Wire) "Angela's years of experience serving on boards and working across a diverse range of sectors, including data and technology, financial services, government and healthcare, will prove extremely valuable to our firm as we strive to provide innovative solutions to our clients. We are pleased to welco