LOS ANGELES – Feb. 11, 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield announced that it has hired Kevin Donner as Vice Chair, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Donner, who rejoins Cushman & Wakefield from Newmark, will focus on institutional capital markets, including office, multifamily and retail assets, as well as capital raising and joint venture formation. Katie Gavin is also rejoining the firm as an associate.
“Our continued investment in exceptional talent underscores the strength and momentum of Cushman & Wakefield’s institutional capital markets platform,” said Miles Treaster, President, Americas Capital Markets. “Kevin’s enterprise-focused, collaborative and client-driven approach further strengthens our ability to deliver sophisticated, best-in-class service and trusted insights that help our clients navigate complexity and create long-term value.”
Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2016 from Eastdil Secured, Donner worked at Goldman Sachs in the Principal Investment Area (PIA) in New York City and in the Private Wealth Management Group (PWM) in San Francisco. He also held roles at Credit Suisse in the Private Banking Group.
“The addition of Kevin and Katie to our team in Southern California and to our broader Capital Markets platform is one more example of our commitment to recruiting industry-leading advisors and critical thinkers to bring our clients the best ideas and solutions to their biggest challenges,” said Victoria Malkin, President Americas Markets. “Kevin has always been a collaborative partner whose approach aligns closely with our unique culture and best-in-class institutional practice.”
“I’m excited to return to Cushman & Wakefield because of the unmatched strength of its institutional capital markets platform,” Donner said. “The firm’s depth of expertise, collaborative approach and global reach create a powerful environment to deliver sophisticated solutions for our clients.”