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Newmark Opens Brokerage Office in Asia-Pacific; Appoints Senior Professionals in Hong Kong
NEW YORK and HONG KONG , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc., announces the formation of its Hong Kong office—opening client brokerage
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK and HONG KONG , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc., announces the formation of its Hong Kong office—opening client brokerage operations in the Asia-Pacific ('APAC') region—hiring notable Hong Kong commercial real estate professionals. The new office is a key strategic development for Newmark as it adds one of APAC's leading international business hubs to its service coverage. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe new office is a key strategic development for Newmark as it adds one of APAC's leading international business hubs to its service coverage. \"Newmark's Hong Kong office represents a notable milestone as we further expand and strengthen the Company's reach internationally,\" said Newmark Chief Executive Officer Barry Gosin. \"Solidifying our foothold in APAC with top Hong Kong commercial property advisors underscores Newmark's commitment to recruiting the best-of-the-best talent to meet the increasingly global needs of our clients.\"\nWith more than a century of combined experience in the Hong Kong market, these professionals will provide commercial real estate services, including corporate services and leasing representation, in office and industrial assets. Industry veteran and APAC market expert, Rhodri James, will lead the team in building out Newmark's Hong Kong platform of transaction services.\nRhodri James, Vice ChairmanJames has 25 years of experience advising landlords, tenants and investors on industry strategies across Hong Kong and APAC markets. A leading property advisor, James has spearheaded some of the market's largest and most complex private and public sector leasing, sales and rent review transactions. Prior to joining Newmark, James served as Vice Chairman of Advisory and Transaction Services in Hong Kong for CBRE.James Catterall, Managing DirectorCatterall is an office leasing specialist with 17 years of experience representing some of the world's leading companies in tenant and landlord negotiations. He also has experience advising on education, healthcare and data center requirements. Prior to joining Newmark, Catterall held positions as Director at CBRE and manager at JLL in Hong Kong.John Davies, Managing DirectorWith more than 25 years of corporate real estate experience, Davies specializes in property investment focusing mainly on the office and industrial sectors. Prior to j...