Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Conor Flannery as Executive Vice Chair in Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has hired Conor Flannery as Executive Vice Chair. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in occupier services and tenant representation, Flannery will further strengthen the firm's capabilities in offering innovative real estate solutions to clients across the Bay Area. Flannery will be based out of Silicon Valley.

Flannery joins Cushman & Wakefield with a proven track record of negotiating complex real estate transactions globally. During his tenure at JLL, Flannery closed over 1,200 leases valued at more than $2B and structured more than 50 acquisitions totaling $3B. With expertise in corporate real estate purchases and P&L navigation, Flannery has guided key transactions for clients like Intuitive Surgical, Netgear, Nova and Ichor Systems, spanning intricate headquarters, manufacturing sites and R&D locations.

“We are so excited to welcome Conor to Cushman & Wakefield, as he is the epitome of the industry-leading talent we’re recruiting,” said Tom McDonnell, Executive Regional Director, Northwest. “This strategic hire reinforces our dedication to our clients in Silicon Valley. Conor’s values align perfectly with our culture and his deep expertise will be invaluable as we focus on delivering the next iteration of global real estate advisory and services. By continuously recruiting exceptional professionals like Conor, we remain at the forefront of providing end-to-end solutions to our clients.”

Cushman & Wakefield is always advancing its advisory model to meet occupier business challenges and support decision-making. “We’re committed to embedding a consulting-led approach across our platform,” said Matt Chatham, President of Occupier Advisory Services. “The evolution of our business is always building on our current success, creating better tactical process to support clients. The use of more data and insights empowers our professionals to operate with greater efficiency and deliver stronger advisory solutions.”

“I have always been impressed with the Cushman & Wakefield team, and I am thrilled to become a part of it. With a strong foundation in Silicon Valley, I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s continued growth. We see immense potential in today’s market and we’re eager to deliver exceptional solutions for our occupier clients,” added Flannery.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.