Cushman & Wakefield continues to strengthen its platform in the retail sector. Daniel Kroppmanns will join Cushman & Wakefield from Savills on 1 July 2026, assuming leadership of the leasing division as Head of Retail Agency Germany. He will be based in Düsseldorf and will report to Mario Herbst, Head of Agency & Leasing Germany.
Daniel Kroppmanns joined Savills in 2019 as Co-Head of Retail Agency Germany and took sole responsibility as Head of Retail Agency Germany in 2021. Since 2017, he had already been leading the leasing business in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. Earlier stages of his more than 20-year career in retail leasing include roles at Lührmann, JLL and Kemper’s.
Pierre Nolte, CEO Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, commented: “The retail market is undergoing a clear phase of realignment. Many brands are reviewing their space strategies, while new opportunities are emerging in city centres. With Daniel Kroppmanns, we are bringing on board a senior leader who understands this dynamic and will further develop our leasing business in a targeted manner. His market expertise and network are an important building block in expanding our retail segment in Germany.”
Mario Herbst, Head of Agency & Leasing Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, added: “We are seeing significantly more activity again in the retail leasing market – both from international brands and regional concepts. Daniel Kroppmanns brings the operational experience and strategic clarity needed to harness this momentum for our clients and to further grow our leasing business. With his appointment, we are strengthening our position in a market that is regaining pace.”
