Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Advisory Group Expands Northern California Industrial Capital Markets Team with Addition of Melinda Marino

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced today that the real estate services firm has expanded its premier National Industrial Advisory Group with the addition of Melinda Marino as Managing Director, who will be located in Northern California.

Led by Executive Vice Chairs Jeff Chiate and Rick Ellison, Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group—West serves the capital markets needs of institutional and private capital industrial owners in six western U.S. states, comprising California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, and Idaho.

“This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to providing clients with local expertise and deep market knowledge in the competitive Northern California industrial sector,” Rick Ellison, Executive Vice Chair at Cushman & Wakefield. “Melinda’s track record, combined with our integrated platform, enhances our ability to execute complex investment sales and deliver superior outcomes for investors and developers navigating dynamic market conditions.”

Marino joins Cushman & Wakefield from JLL, where she advised clients on the acquisition, disposition, and capitalization of industrial real estate assets throughout Northern California. She will join forces with the established Southern California industrial investment sales team, and together this expanded team will deliver comprehensive advisory and transaction services to institutional and private clients throughout the region.

Based in San Francisco, Marino will cover industrial and land development site transactions across Northern California, including San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Oakland/East Bay and the North Bay, as well as the California Central Valley and Bakersfield.

"Northern California's industrial market represents one of the most compelling capital markets opportunities in the country, driven by strong fundamentals, constrained supply and sustained investor demand,” said Marino. “I am excited to join a platform that brings unparalleled resources, deep client relationships and a truly integrated approach to delivering superior outcomes. Together, we are well-positioned to provide institutional and private investors with the sharp insight and creative transaction strategies needed to navigate this dynamic market with confidence."

Cushman & Wakefield's Industrial Advisory Group is a nationwide team of experienced industrial capital markets advisors and support specialists across the U.S. The Industrial Advisory Group collaborates to offer seamless tailored advisory and transaction services, helping investors efficiently achieve their financial goals for individual industrial assets and large portfolios. Leveraging the firm's scale, data driven insights and deep expertise across industrial sectors—including logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing—the group provides a full suite of services, from investment sales and acquisitions to joint ventures, recapitalizations, and private placements.

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.