Cushman & Wakefield (Global Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois; Japan Headquarters: Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), a leading global real estate services firm, has appointed Jun Matthews as the Head of Project & Development Services (PDS) in Japan.
Jun will be responsible for expanding the firm’s service offerings to drive business growth within PDS in Japan. He will also be working closely with other service lines such as Asset Management and Tenant Advisory Group to capture rising demand from our investor and occupier client base to help them make informed decisions on capital works programs, commercial fit-outs, principal contracting, project and construction management and design & workplace services.
Jun, a licensed First-Class Architect, is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience in construction project management and operational strategy within Japan’s built environment, commercial real estate and workspace sectors. Before joining Cushman & Wakefield, he served as Head of Product at WeWork Japan, where he led cross-functional teams and oversaw end-to-end delivery of construction and capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment with brand, budget and customer experience goals. Previously, Jun was a Senior Project Manager at Lend Lease Japan, managing complex developments, including office, hospitality, industrial and retail projects—for international clients across diverse industries such as IT, consumer goods, heavy equipment, consulting, luxury retail and investments. He played a key role in master planning, procurement and quality control, while leading teams and ensuring timely, cost-effective execution.
Jun holds an MBA in Innovation Management from Kanazawa Toranomon Graduate School and a BA in Civil & Urban Engineering from Saitama University.
Tom Gibson, Head of Project & Development Services, APAC, Cushman & Wakefield said: “I’m pleased to welcome Jun to this important leadership role, which will be instrumental in enhancing the value we deliver to our clients across both our Japan operations and the PDS business. As we continue to strengthen our talent and elevate our service platforms throughout the APAC region, our focus remains on ensuring clients receive the most effective, innovative and tailored real estate solutions. Japan represents a key growth market for Cushman & Wakefield and I look forward to partnering with Jun to unlock new opportunities and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients in this dynamic landscape.”
Todd Olson, Managing Director, Japan, Cushman & Wakefield added, "It is a pleasure to welcome Jun to our team. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience in construction project management and operational strategy across Japan’s commercial real estate and workspace sectors, Jun brings a proven track record of delivering high-impact, client-focused solutions. His strategic insight and commitment to operational excellence will further strengthen our ability to deliver value and innovation to our clients.”
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.