Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) is a global commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1917, the company has grown from a regional brokerage into one of the industry’s leading providers of integrated real estate solutions. Its offerings span the full property lifecycle, encompassing strategic advisory, transaction management, and facilities operations. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions to institutional investors, occupiers, developers and public sector entities, Cushman & Wakefield supports clients in navigating market complexities and optimizing the performance of their real estate portfolios.
The firm’s core business activities include property and facility management, project and development services, valuation and advisory, and lease administration. Cushman & Wakefield also provides capital markets expertise, assisting clients with investment sales, debt and structured finance, and investor services. Corporate occupier services help large organizations implement workplace strategies, manage portfolio consolidations, and leverage data analytics for decision-making. The company’s multidisciplinary approach combines local market knowledge with global reach to address the evolving needs of tenants, landlords and investors.
Operating across more than 60 countries and over 400 offices, Cushman & Wakefield serves clients in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Its regional platforms integrate local market expertise with global best practices, enabling consistent delivery of services regardless of geography. The firm’s extensive network ensures that multinational corporations, real estate owners and public institutions alike benefit from coordinated strategies and execution, whether they are expanding into new markets, optimizing existing portfolios or divesting non-core assets.
Since its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2018 under the ticker symbol CWK, Cushman & Wakefield has continued to pursue growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions and technology investments. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Brett White, who has overseen a focus on digital innovation, sustainability and client-centric solutions. Guided by a board of directors with deep industry experience, Cushman & Wakefield remains committed to strengthening its market position and delivering measurable value to stakeholders worldwide.
