NEW YORK – Dec. 3, 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, announced that Joanna Manfro has been hired as Managing Director, Northeast Retail Investment Sales. In this role, Ms. Manfro will focus on advancing client advisory, expanding market relationships, and supporting strategic growth initiatives across the Northeast. She will be a part of the firm’s Tri-State Capital Markets team, as well as the National Retail Investment Advisors (RIA) team, led by Vice Chair Mark Gilbert. She will work alongside Frank DiTommaso, Executive Managing Director, under the direction of Peter Bronsnick, Executive Regional Director.
“As the retail landscape continues to evolve, Cushman & Wakefield is committed to growing our national and regional retail advisory platform,” said Gilbert. “Joanna’s expertise will further strengthen our ability to deliver institutional-quality advisory in one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich markets in the country. Joanna has the benefit and experience of the client’s perspective, and this makes her an even more valuable advisor.”
Ms. Manfro has more than 15 years of experience in the retail sector, spanning REIT acquisitions and multi-tenant retail brokerage. Her deep market knowledge, client-focused approach, and track record across the Northeast make her an exceptional addition to the Cushman & Wakefield team. In partnership with Mr. DiTomasso and Max Helfman, Associate Director, from the firm’s Capital Markets team, they will continue to expand Cushman & Wakefield’s retail investment platform across the Northeast region.
“On behalf of my partners and the entire Tri-State Capital Markets team, we are excited to bring Joanna onboard to bolster our efforts within the retail sector,” said DiTommaso. “Under Mark Gilbert’s leadership and in conjunction with the firm’s RIA platform, we have arranged some of the most significant retail capital markets transactions in the country, on behalf of both institutional and private clients. Joanna’s unique perspective and creativity will undoubtedly be well-received by owners throughout the Tri-State Region and she will help us drive meaningful outcomes for owners and investors.”