Meet What's Next

“Being on the front lines of a major airport has been a tough but rewarding experience. Our job is to keep the world moving.”

- Adelaida Mora, Janitor, C&W Services, Miami International Airport

“Human insight is critical to managing risk. Our team’s ability to identify risks is the reason we’ve been able to lead the recovery for our clients.” 

- Andrew Dean, Head of Commercial, Australia & New Zealand

“When you foster women’s growth and development, you start to see that momentum outwardly project into the industry.”

- Angela D’Aguanno, Chief Operating Officer, Tri-State Region

“Commercial real estate is always changing. I’m amazed at how innovative and supportive Cushman & Wakefield remains during challenging times.” 

- Brian Ferranti, Senior Chief Engineer, Washington, D.C. Metro Region; Member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Mentorship Committee for Engineers  

“The role of the office is changing—almost in real time. We help companies create flexible workplace ecosystems that meet their new world needs.”  

- Carol Wong, APAC Lead, Total Workplace

“COVID-19 is accelerating trends which impact how and where talent wants to work. We help our clients evolve their portfolios, enabling new ways of working.”  

- Caroline Strindlund, Associate Director, EMEA Occupier Services, London

“All of our professionals offer a unique voice, but we are unified in our mission to help our clients navigate this difficult climate and position them for what’s next.”

- Christina Fish, Senior Director, PDS Strategy & Operations, New York

“No two clients are alike. We leverage and tailor the best thought leadership in the industry for each of our clients, making an impact when they need it most.”

- Craig Trenholm, Senior Vice President, Office Group, Toronto West

“In this incredibly complex time, we’re staying close to our clients to help them fully understand the current landscape and prepare them for what’s next.” 

- David Lopes, Head of Retail and Business Space Investment, Capital Markets Group, Portugal

“We pride ourselves on thinking in terms of ‘what’s next’ when it comes to technology—doing things smarter, faster and better for our clients.” 

- Edward Kiguoya, Senior Manager - Revenue Recognition, St. Louis

“Social engagement is the name of the game when it comes to sports and entertainment venues. We are helping our clients secure the capital needed to bring attendees back—safely.”

- Enoch Lawrence, Director, Capital Markets, Tri-State

“As the Asia Pacific region recovers, a growing number of global investors are looking to us to quickly identify and execute opportunities for them.” 

- Gordon Marsden, Regional Director, Capital Markets, Asia Pacific  

“Our firm’s greatest asset is its diverse talent. People are the DNA of our firm and they’re what clients value the most about Cushman & Wakefield.”  

- Jenny Pizarro, Head of Marketing & Communications, Spain

“Our clients are looking for accurate information and expert advice—especially now during these uncertain times. We make it our mission to provide both.”  

- Johanna Gill, Director, Valuation & Advisory, Ireland 

“My top priority has always been to support and help our people—and I’ve double-downed on that in response to COVID-19.”

- Juan Gomez, Senior Director of HR, C&W Services, Dallas

“We believe that being ‘what’s next’ requires nurturing ‘gen next,’ creating a space where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired.” 

- Kai Chae, Head of Retail Consulting, South Korea 

“I’ve been working closely with our clients to develop approaches that support their ever-changing needs. It’s important they see me as a trusted advisor.”  

- Katleen Linke, Associate Property Management, Berlin  

“In the face of COVID-19, real time information has allowed us to understand today’s new requirements while anticipating tomorrow’s needs.”  

- Ludovic Da Silva, Associate, Agency Industrial & Logistics, France

“Creating the right workplace environment is critical. We partner with our clients to achieve a workplace that really works—now and in the future.”  

- Marie Vlčková, Head of Design, Czech Republic

“Our people are our greatest assets. Through more diverse experience and thinking, we bring our clients better ideas. It’s how we grow.”

- Marques L. Williams, Director, Global Brokerage, Emerging Technology Practice Group, Los Angeles

“There are no barriers to how high you can rise or how far you can go here. My managers have been in full support of my career path for 20 years and counting.”

- Michele Kauffman, Executive Managing Director, Valuation & Advisory, West Region

“Our essential workers have been on the ground since the pandemic started, keeping the world’s largest occupiers safe while maintaining critical operations.”

- Pay Wu, Head of Client Delivery, East Region, Global Occupier Services

“Tenants rely on our advice to re-think the way they will work and take advantage of the changing dynamics of the market.” 

- Rahul Tatiya, Director, Tenant Advisory Group & Investment Sales, Mumbai  

“Providing clients with an accurate understanding of the value of real estate is more critical than ever—it gives them the confidence to make well-informed decisions.”  

- Rika Liu, Director, Valuations, Beijing

“We walk the talk on diversity and inclusion. Having a place to turn, where employees can feel secure—and heard—is more critical than ever.” 

- Robert Sammons, Senior Director, Research, Northwest Region

“Our clients are navigating extraordinary change. From renewals to dispositions, they know they can depend on us for answers.”  

- Savaş Gürbüz, Head of Office Agency, Istanbul  

“Built for what’s next means leveraging our world-class platform to deliver value to our clients while helping them navigate uncertainty.”

- Shannon Koenigsdorf, Head of Client Service Delivery, Portfolio Services Center, St. Louis

“Demand for industrial real estate in the current climate has been incredible—with no end in sight. We bring our full suite of services to help our clients navigate what’s next.” 

- Will Strong, Executive Managing Director, Industrial Advisory Group, Phoenix

“Now more than ever, retailers rely on our advice to help them understand the new landscape and find fresh opportunities to connect with customers.”  

- Yurie Niino, Senior Manager, Retail Services, Tokyo