• The company has identified its corporate real estate services (CRE) division as an important growth focus for the future, reflecting Cushman & Wakefield's key international strength

• The new appointments represent the most significant expansion of the company's services and expertise since entering the Australian market in 2009

• Cushman & Wakefield's CRE model has a three component focus: Tenant Representation, Project Management and Facilities Management

• Heading Cushman & Wakefield's new CRE business is Angus Harvey Ross, former Senior Director of CBRE

Global Corporate Services

Growth focus: occupier services

In the most significant boost to its national team since entering the Australian market, Cushman & Wakefield has announced a raft of new senior appointments to support its escalating national growth agenda. A key focus for this expansion will be a strategic emphasis on corporate real estate (CRE) and occupier services, centred on tenant representation, project management and facilities management.

Cushman & Wakefield Managing Director Australia David Woolford said the company is the recognised leader in corporate real estate services at a global level and the strategic expansion of our Australian team is designed to reflect, complement and leverage this position.

 "We've set the wheels in motion by putting together a team of the best possible people in their respective fields, each aligned to our central goal of extending what Cushman & Wakefield does so well globally in the domestic market," Mr Woolford said.

"We remain committed to growing our team further in the coming months to support this growth trajectory and to meet our strategic objective of being the market leader in corporate real estate services. This is a pivotal time for the Cushman & Wakefield business in Australia as we are in the unique position of continuing to actively pursue an expansion agenda."

While the strategic growth of its occupier services business will be a key avenue for the company's future growth plan in Australia, Cushman & Wakefield has also beefed up its property management expertise to support its many landlord clients. Additionally, Cushman & Wakefield has identified valuation as a key focus for growth going forward and looks forward to making a significant announcement in this regard in the near future.

New appointments summary

Angus Harvey Ross joins Cushman & Wakefield as Managing Director of Corporate Occupier Services (COS) and will be responsible for coordinating and growing the company's corporate real estate services division in accordance with our strategic targets. Most recently Senior Director of CBRE Global Corporate Services, Angus is one of the best known and widely respected property industry professionals in Australia and his appointment is an outstanding coup for Cushman & Wakefield.

The key business lines of the Corporate Occupier Services will be headed by:

Tom Pullinen, who is the existing Executive Director - Tenant Representation, has extensive experience and has represented key corporate clients over a number of years; 

Sarah Bousfield is promoted to Director - Facilities Management; and

Peter Keenan joins Cushman & Wakefield as Director - Project Management. Peter has over 20 years experience in the property industry and was most recently contracted with Jones Lang La Salle to act as Global Capital Works Manager for the ANZ Bank.

Brad Summerson has been appointed Senior Director - QLD. Formerly of CBRE Global Corporate Services where he held the role of State Director - Transaction Management, Brad brings a wealth of corporate real estate experience to Cushman & Wakefield and will be responsible for overseeing the operation of our growing Brisbane office.

Eastern Seaboard solidified

In Melbourne, Cushman & Wakefield has committed to new premises in Collins Street, while in Brisbane the company has Angus Harvey Ross and Brad Summerson on the ground to expand the current office, completing its Eastern Seaboard coverage. Cushman & Wakefield remains committed to growth in other major CBDs including Perth in the short to medium term future.

"The reality is that premium client service depends much more on personnel than office locations, and our recent appointments ensure our clients receive the most professional and holistic property services regardless of their location around the country," Mr Woolford said.

For further information please contact:

Stephen Naylor
Wise McBaron Communication
(02) 9279 4770

About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is the world's largest privately‐held commercial real estate services firm. The company advises and represents clients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment, and has established a preeminent position in the world's major markets, as evidenced by its frequent involvement in many of the most significant property leases, sales and assignments. Founded in 1917, it has 253 offices in 60 countries, employing more than 15,000 professionals. It offers a complete range of services for all property types, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, corporate services, property management, facilities management, project management, consulting and appraisal. The firm has more than $3.7 billion in assets under management globally. A recognized leader in local and global real estate research, the firm publishes its market information and studies online at www.cushmanwakefield.com/knowledge.