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Newmark Hires Richard Bertasi as CEO of Global Corporate Services
Veteran CRE expert will lead growing team as it guides clients through the current market environment and provides best-in-class corporate services solutions
About this update from Newmark Group, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Veteran CRE expert will lead growing team as it guides clients through the current market environment and provides best-in-class corporate services solutions\n\n\nNEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) (\"Newmark\") today announced the hiring of Richard Bertasi as Chief Executive Officer of its Global Corporate Services (\"GCS\") business.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nRick, with more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive for real estate and investment companies across the globe, will head the GCS business as it seeks to expand both domestically and internationally. Newmark's integrated GCS platform provides an extensive suite of seamless, beginning-to-end corporate services solutions including: global and regional expansion strategies; lease administration; facilities management; workplace strategies; company leadership and culture development; emerging technology solutions; and safety and wellness programs in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Rick will report to Newmark's Chief Executive Officer Barry Gosin.\n\"Rick's wealth of experience in corporate real estate, both in-house and as a service provider, makes him an ideal candidate to take our Global Corporate Services platform to new heights,\" said Gosin. \"The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about massive shifts in many large corporate users' business models, and many are in need of trusted, creative and agile advisors who can help them navigate these uncharted waters. As a tech leader in the real estate industry, Newmark's proprietary and expansive technology, data analytics and systems will continue to drive innovation and the best margins for its clients. The timing is ideal for Rick to take the helm of this prestigious team, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to expand our GCS platform across the globe.\" \nPrior to joining Newmark, Rick served as Head of Real Estate & Facilities for Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, where he oversaw the fund's investments across a wide range of corporate real estate assets, including office, data centers, hospitality and entertainment venues. Prior to that role, he spent ten years working in Europe, including five years overseeing global corporate real estate for Deutsche Bank, a portfolio spanning more than 4,200 global locations. \nRick has also served ...