Cushman & Wakefield plc (CWK) is a renowned global real estate services firm, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in close to 60 countries, employing approximately 51,000 people. The firm delivers comprehensive solutions to its clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying, developing, or investing in real estate.
The company’s expertise falls into several significant categories: Tenant Representation, Asset Services, Capital Markets, Facility Services, Valuation & Advisory, and Consulting. CWK has a proven track record in addressing complex client needs and providing effective, innovative strategies that enrich the real estate portfolio of its clients, reducing their costs, enhancing their performance, and, ultimately, increasing their competitive advantage.
Founded in 1917 in New York City by siblings-in-law J. Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield, the company has a rich 100-year history. It expanded its services outside of the United States for the first time in the mid-20th century and continued to grow globally throughout the rest of the century.
Cushman & Wakefield made its initial public offering in 2018, and today, it trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CWK. Over the years, the firm has gained an impressive clientele which includes corporations, investors, business owners, governments, and not-for-profit institutions.
The company has achieved prominence in several national and international markets and operates with deep integrity and a commitment to excellence. Cushman & Wakefield has a focus on sustainability and is active in several corporate responsibility programs, actively trying to reduce their environmental footprint while contributing positively to the communities they operate in.
In 2019, the firm's aggregate revenues were $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation, and other services. Cushman & Wakefield has also been recognized with several industry awards and recognitions. The company has repeatedly been named a leader in the real estate industry by various reputable sources.
Cushman & Wakefield continues to be an influential and pioneering force in the world of global real estate services. With its broad reach, deep knowledge, and the expertise of its professionals, it is trailblazing pathways across the globe, shaping new standards for the industry, and inspiring success for its clients, employees, and for the communities in which it operates.