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Cushman Appoints Santora CEO, NA

NEW YORK CITY—Formerly the company's global COO, Santora takes over for Jim Underhill, who has left the firm.

By Rayna Katz | Updated on December 16, 2014

NEW YORK CITY—Cushman & Wakefield has announced that John Santora has been named CEO for North America, the firm’s largest global operating region. Santora takes over North America as Jim Underhill has left the firm to pursue other career opportunities.

Santora will continue to serve on the firm’s senior governing body, the board of directors. A 37-year veteran of the firm, Santora will drive forward the execution of C&W’s strategic plan in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which consists of 146 owned and alliance offices and nearly 8,000 employees. Santora also will provide continuity in his new role with key multinational client relationships and further integrate service lines in the region across Leasing, Capital Markets, Valuation & Advisory and Property Management.

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