Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle La Franchi to the newly created role of Director – Digital, Innovation and Sustainability within the National Program Services (NPS) Team, focusing on the Department of Defence.
This strategic role is designed to transform the firm’s digital offering, spearhead innovation, and lead sustainability initiatives for its client. Enhancing the speed and integrity of data will provide confidence in decision-making across the Defence Estate.
Michelle will be instrumental in delivering strategic outcomes for the Department of Defence, particularly in the NPS space, and increasing capability for the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Michelle's promotion reflects her significant contributions to our business. She has provided years of strategic insight and has fostered a positive cultural shift within the NPS team over the past 18 months.
Mitch Wilson, Head of Project & Development Services, Australia & New Zealand, Cushman & Wakefield said: "The creation of this role is a testament to our commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and meeting the evolving needs of our clients."
“With Michelle's extensive experience and visionary approach, we are poised to significantly enhance our capabilities in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for the Department of Defence."
Michelle La Franchi said she was honoured to take on this new role and excited to lead the firm’s efforts in digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability.
“Our goal is to provide the Department of Defence with the highest level of service and support, leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to ensure the best outcomes for the Defence Estate" she said.
Michelle La Franchi promoted to Director – Digital, Innovation and Sustainability for NPS at Cushman & Wakefield
08/08/2024
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
RECENT NEWS
South Australia’s Medical Property Market – The Quiet Giant
South Australia is quietly emerging as a powerhouse in the medical property investment sector, and the numbers speak for themselves.
Jess Freeman • 18/11/2025
BaptistCare acquires Keyton's WA retirement village portfolio
BaptistCare has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Keyton’s Western Australian retirement village portfolio, with Cushman & Wakefield acting as the exclusive broker for the transaction.
Jess Freeman • 17/11/2025
Double Bay’s Super Lot – A $150 Million Game-Changer
A landmark Double Bay site is set to hit the market, representing the largest single apartment block ever offered for sale in one line. At 2,757 sqm, this landmark amalgamation of 61 individual lots is poised to reshape Sydney’s most coveted harbourside enclave.
Jess Freeman • 13/11/2025
Canberra’s Last Major Industrial Landholding Hits the Market
In a move set to stir interest across the national industrial investment landscape, one of Canberra’s last remaining large-scale industrial landholdings has officially hit the market.
Jess Freeman • 12/11/2025
Randwick Residential Holding Hits the Market with Development Upside
In a tightly held pocket of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, an opportunity has emerged for investors and developers alike.
Jess Freeman • 12/11/2025
Strategic Mixed Use Site Sale Signals Confidence in Newcastle’s West End
A prime mixed-use site that sits at the gateway to Newcastle’s CBD and the rapidly evolving West End precinct is set to hit the market, following growing confidence in Newcastle’s urban renewal story and the city’s emergence as a magnet for institutional and private capital.
Jess Freeman • 12/11/2025