Walker & Dunlop Bolsters Digital Infrastructure Advisory Services with Addition of Andrew Kaskel

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has hired Andrew Kaskel as senior managing director to lead its Digital Infrastructure Advisory Services Group, based in New York. Kaskel will partner with Walker & Dunlop's Institutional Capital Markets team across the country to finance the development and ownership of data centers and other digital infrastructures.

“Data center development has largely been financed with hyperscaler cash and some bank financing. As data center ownership diversifies, the need for expanded sources of capital to develop and finance infrastructure is growing exponentially. Adding Andrew to our team brings tremendous expertise at the right moment in this rapidly growing market's evolution," commented Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO, Willy Walker.

Kaskel has successfully completed more than 50 data center financings in his career totaling over $15 billion in total transaction value. Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Kaskel served as a managing director at DH Capital, which was acquired by Citizens Bank. There, he was responsible for advising digital infrastructure companies and investors.

“We are excited to welcome Andrew to the team," said W&D Capital Markets Co-Head and EVP, Kris Mikkelsen. "His deep personal relationships across the industry and impeccable financing track record will be key to driving W&D's growth in this high-demand sector."

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Our innovative people, breadth of our brand, and our technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry. All securities offered through Zelman Partners LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walker & Dunlop. Mr. Kaskel is a registered representative of Zelman Partners, a registered broker dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC.