Cushman & Wakefield has named James Underhill as CEO of the Americas, the proeprty advisory firm's largest operating region spanning 141 owned and alliance offices throughout North and South America. He will be based in Washington D.C.
Cushman & Wakefield has named James Underhill as CEO of the Americas, the proeprty advisory firm's largest operating region spanning 141 owned and alliance offices throughout North and South America. He will be based in Washington D.C.
In his new role, Mr. Underhill will lead Cushman & Wakefield's business in the Americas and drive the firm’s business growth and development, overseeing branch and area leaders in the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. He will report directly to Glenn Rufrano, the firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
Underhill, who has been with Cushman & Wakefield for five years, replaces John Santora who was appointed CEO of Cushman & Wakefield’s Client Solutions group in June 2010. Prior to becoming CEO of the Americas, Underhill served as executive vice president and area leader for Cushman & Wakefield in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.