CRE executive returns to Cushman & Wakefield to strengthen platform for next chapter of growth across the Americas
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2024--
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the hiring of Miles Treaster as President, Capital Markets, Americas, adding proven institutional real estate debt and equity capital markets and investment expertise to the firm’s executive leadership team.
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In this critical role, Treaster will oversee all operations and shape the long-term vision of the Capital Markets group, building upon the best-in-class service and insights it provides to investor clients. He will also focus on strengthening the Capital Markets platform and driving scalable growth through the strategic integration and pairing of AI technology and data. Treaster will join the firm effective September 1, 2024, and will be based in San Francisco.
"We are excited to welcome Miles to our team to lead our critical Capital Markets division,” said Dan Broderick, President, Americas Advisory. "With his extensive executive experience in institutional investing across a wide array of product sectors and geographies, as well as deep experience in all layers of the capital stack, Miles is a perfect leader to strategically drive growth and deliver sophisticated solutions for our clients. He has unique industry insights and relationships, and he is widely regarded throughout the commercial real estate industry. He undoubtedly will strengthen our Capital Markets platform for its next chapter of success."
Treaster will also oversee the company’s investor services business across all markets in North and South America. In addition, he will focus on accelerating and maximizing Cushman & Wakefield’s technology and data capabilities as part of the firm’s expanded expertise and growth trajectory.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to growing our institutional Capital Markets platform with the right expertise,” said Andrew McDonald, Global President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are transforming our capital markets business, and Miles is the right leader to drive our collaborative and data-driven approach to advising our investor clients.”
Treaster has more than 20 years of experience in institutional real estate debt and equity capital markets with an extensive background in acquisitions, structured finance, management and disposition of office, multifamily, industrial, retail and hotel asset classes.
Treaster previously served as a founding partner of Five Horizons, a real estate investment and advisory firm, where he raised investment funds for various clients including Limited Partners and high-net-worth individuals – and was responsible for growing their business and tracking multiple investments across geographies. Prior to that, Treaster served in leadership roles at Westbrook Partners and DRA Advisory LLC as managing principal and managing director respectively. Early in his career, Treaster was part of Cushman & Wakefield's investment sales group in San Francisco.
Treaster holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California and is a member of the Realtors Commercial Alliance (RCA), Urban Land Institute (ULI) and NAIOP.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
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