Kenneth Krasnow Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Vice Chair, Public Institutions in Florida

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Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Kenneth Krasnow as Vice Chair, who will be based in the Boca Raton office. Krasnow will focus on providing advisory services for local public sector entities and higher education institutions in Florida.

With a career spanning since 1987, Krasnow returns to Cushman & Wakefield where he started his career in New York City, spending nearly 20 years with the firm. He most recently served as Vice Chairman for Colliers International's Institutional Investor Services platform in Florida, where he was responsible for public sector client procurement and managed 40 key accounts.

The appointment aligns with Cushman & Wakefield's growth strategy in Florida, where the firm maintains the largest property and facilities management portfolio in the state. The company's South Florida offices consistently rank at the top of their respective markets in the commercial real estate services industry.

Positive

• Strategic hire with extensive experience in public sector real estate
• Strengthens firm's presence in Florida's public institutions sector
• Company holds largest property and facilities management portfolio in Florida
• South Florida offices maintain top market position

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BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cushman & Wakefield announced that Kenneth Krasnow has joined the commercial real estate services firm as Vice Chair. Krasnow will be based in the firm’s Boca Raton office and specialize in providing advisory services for local public sector entities and higher education institutions.

Ken Krasnow (Photo: Business Wire)

“Ken has dominated the Florida public sector and has an in-depth knowledge of serving clients within this unique practice. His expertise in this space will bolster our firm’s long-term growth plans in Florida and our continued investment in the right people and opportunities where we can provide exceptional client service,” said Wanda Riley, Cushman & Wakefield’s Managing Principal for Florida.

“Our firm has many future opportunities for growth in South Florida and we’re committed to driving a winning culture by bringing together the best talent there is. Ken’s addition supports the execution of our strategic goals, and he will play a unique role in strengthening our local public institutions expertise,” added Joseph Caridi, Cushman & Wakefield’s Managing Principal for South Florida.

Krasnow has been in commercial real estate since 1987 and started his career at Cushman & Wakefield’s New York City office where he spent nearly 20 years with the firm. Over the course of his career in New York City and Florida, he has served in a variety of brokerage and market leadership roles, helping businesses recruit talent and produce record revenue streams and transaction volume. Krasnow most recent served as Vice Chairman for Colliers International's Institutional Investor Services platform in Florida directly responsible for procurement of new public sector clients and oversight and management of 40 key accounts.

“During this critical phase in the public institutions sector, it is so rewarding to return home where I started my commercial real estate career. The public institutions space is very unique and demands knowledgeable expertise, talents and resources. I look forward to utilizing Cushman & Wakefield's vast global assets, resources and strong network of professionals to maximize their presence in this area across locally, as well as help clients utilize real estate to address policy goals that will impact their communities,” noted Krasnow.

Cushman & Wakefield’s South Florida offices consistently rank at the top of the competitive commercial real estate services industry in their respective markets. Additionally, the firm has the largest property and facilities management portfolio in the state. The ability to deliver outstanding value for clients aligns with Cushman & Wakefield’s Better Never Settles brand campaign, which underscores the firm’s belief to never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for clients, colleagues and communities.

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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Media Contact:

Jade Hubbard

Communications Manager, Southeast U.S. Region

+1 305 351 2457

Jade.hubbard@cushwake.com

Source: Cushman & Wakefield

FAQ

What role will Kenneth Krasnow take at Cushman & Wakefield (CWK)?

Kenneth Krasnow has joined Cushman & Wakefield as Vice Chair, specializing in advisory services for local public sector entities and higher education institutions, based in the Boca Raton office.

What is Cushman & Wakefield's (CWK) current market position in Florida?

Cushman & Wakefield maintains the largest property and facilities management portfolio in Florida, with South Florida offices consistently ranking at the top of their respective markets.

What was Kenneth Krasnow's previous position before joining CWK?

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Krasnow served as Vice Chairman for Colliers International's Institutional Investor Services platform in Florida, managing 40 key accounts.

How long has Kenneth Krasnow been in commercial real estate?

Kenneth Krasnow has been in commercial real estate since 1987, starting his career at Cushman & Wakefield's New York City office where he spent nearly 20 years.