NEW YORK CITY—Cushman & Wakefield reports it has promoted 16 brokers to executive positions, including eight within its retail practice area.

Ron Lo Russo, president, New York Tri-State region, announced the appointments for Cushman & Wakefield. The brokerage firm has promoted Alan Schmerzler to executive vice president; Andrew Kahn, Jonathan Scibilia and Steven Soutendijk to executive director; Ian Lerner, Christopher Schwart and Christian Stanton to director; and Jesse Hutcher to associate director in its retail practice.

“Cushman & Wakefield executes some of the most high-profile retail transactions in New York, the U.S. and around the world and we have some of the most highly skilled and experienced professionals in the industry advising an impressive roster of clients,” Lo Russo says. “These talented individuals have all contributed significantly to the success of our global retail platform, and I look forward to working with them on continuing to build on our success in the years ahead.”