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Cushman & Wakefield Announces Senior Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Capital Markets Growth in APAC and EMEA

Josh Cullen Appointed Head of Capital Markets, APAC; Gordon Marsden Named Head of Global Capital, APAC & EMEA

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced that, effective June 1, Josh Cullen and Gordon Marsden have been appointed to key leadership roles within its Global Capital Markets platform. The appointments underscore the firm’s commitment to strengthening investor relationships and accelerating cross-border capital growth.

Global capital is becoming increasingly interconnected, and our ability to provide clients with actionable intelligence and seamless cross-border execution is more important than ever.

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Josh Cullen has been appointed Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific. Based in Sydney, Australia, Josh brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate, including over eight years with Cushman & Wakefield, where he has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s Capital Markets presence across Australia and the broader region.

In his new role, Josh will focus on deepening relationships with major institutional investors and enhancing the firm’s regional connectivity to drive revenue growth. He will also lead efforts to increase market share by ensuring strong participation in major investment sales and recapitalization opportunities across Asia Pacific.

Josh Cullen, Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, said:

“This is an exciting time for our business in Asia Pacific. We have a strong platform and exceptional talent across the region, and I look forward to further strengthening our relationships with institutional investors and capturing new growth opportunities as capital flows continue to evolve.”

Gordon Marsden has assumed the role of Head of Global Capital, APAC & EMEA. Gordon brings over 25 years of experience in real estate, spanning strategic advisory, investor relations, capital raising and brokerage. In this role, he will focus on strengthening engagement with the world’s largest institutional investors, working closely with in-country teams, cross-border desks and strategic accounts to grow wallet share from top-tier clients.

Gordon will also continue advancing the firm’s global capital intelligence capabilities, leveraging tools such as the Global Capital Markets Console to support brokerage and advisory teams worldwide, while contributing to cross-regional initiatives through the Global Capital Markets Leadership Group.

Gordon Marsden, Head of Global Capital, APAC & EMEA, said:

“Global capital is becoming increasingly interconnected, and our ability to provide clients with actionable intelligence and seamless cross-border execution is more important than ever. I’m looking forward to working closely with our teams to deepen client partnerships and unlock new opportunities across regions.”

James Young, President - Markets, APAC & EMEA, said:

“These appointments reflect our continued investment in talent and platform capability as we accelerate delivery of our Global Capital Markets strategy. Josh and Gordon bring deep expertise, strong client relationships and proven leadership that will be instrumental in driving growth and capturing increasing cross-border capital flows across APAC, EMEA and beyond.”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

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