Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Willem Rodermond as Partner and Co-Head Valuation & Advisory Commercial Real Estate (V&A CRE) in the Netherlands, effective 1 January 2026. In this role, he will jointly lead the entire CRE domain alongside Mark Berlee, overseeing the sector teams Offices, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, as well as the four regional teams.
Rodermond returns to Cushman & Wakefield, where he previously worked from 2004 to 2015. Most recently, he served as Co-Head Valuation & Advisory and was a member of the executive board at CBRE. In that capacity, he gained broad international experience in valuations for financial institutions, investors and advisory mandates, and played a leading role in driving innovation. His expertise will strengthen Cushman & Wakefield’s V&A CRE platform and support the continued execution of its growth strategy.
As Co-Head, Rodermond will focus on Retail, Innovation and Talent Development.
Annelou de Groot, CEO Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands, commented:
“We’re delighted to welcome Willem back to Cushman & Wakefield. His decision to join us is a significant boost for our V&A practice and for the wider organisation. With valuations becoming increasingly complex and technological innovations such as AI rapidly transforming the field, Willem’s experience, network and vision reinforce our leadership. The demand for future-proof, data-driven solutions is growing fast. Willem enhances our ability to support clients in this evolving landscape, while continuing to invest in the development of our people. It’s great to see him return to Cushman & Wakefield, where he also worked between 2004 and 2015.”
Kristiaan Engelman, Serviceline Head Valuation & Advisory, added:
“With Willem as Co-Head V&A CRE, we bring in specialist knowledge, energy and leadership in a market shaped by interest rate shifts, ESG criteria and digitalisation. This dynamic environment calls for strategic insight and operational excellence. Together with Mark Berlee and Willem Rodermond, we form a strong leadership trio that sets direction and ensures we continue to deliver high-quality, future-focused valuations and advice to our clients.”
