As part of that effort, the firm makes a number of executive moves. John C. Santora has been named chief operating officer. In his new position, Santora, who previously globalized the firm's Asset Services Group, will work with Cushman management around the globe and continue to build and maintain a global platform. He has been with the firm since 1977. He directed International Asset Services in Brazil and Mexico and oversaw its expansion in Asia and Europe.

Christopher Lowery, was named CEO, Global Capital Markets and Principal Activities. In his new position he will direct and oversee capital markets. Previously executive vice president of Capital Markets, he has been with Cushman since 1988.

C&W named three regional CEOs: Tony Marano, CEO of the Americas; John Travers, CEO of Europe; and Michael Thompson, CEO of Asia. In addition to having responsibility for their global region, the three CEOs will work together. Marano was previously Cushman & Wakefield's chief operating officer for US operations. Travers was previously chairman and senior partner of Cushman & Wakefield's European operations. He has been with the firm since 1975. Thompson was previously group chief executive officer of Cushman & Wakefield Asia Pacific. All are members of Cushman's board of directors. Bruce Mosler, Cushman's president and chief executive officer, says the alignment is necessary to meet the "present and future needs of our clients. In today's global economy, it's crucial for a firm like ours to continue to provide the highest integrated real estate services on a worldwide basis."