ATLANTA-Matthew Winn is rising up the ranks at Cushman & Wakefield. The firm just promoted him to senior managing director of the US Retail Services division.

Winn most recently served as managing director for CushWake’s retail consulting group. His experience spans strategic planning, branding, investment, development and management focused on commercial real estate. His transactions experience includes acquisitions, underwriting, deal structuring, financing, development, leasing, management and sales.

“Matt’s experience and client relationships, which offer important insight into the factors influencing site selection and merchandising decisions today, add tremendous value to our expanding retail platform,” says Jim Underhill, CEO of the Americas for Cushman & Wakefield. Winn’s appointment comes as part of the firm’s new commitment to growing its global retail services platform.