Prestigious honor is announced in Fortune magazine
Cushman & Wakefield, the world's largest privately held real estate
services firm, was named to The Global Outsourcing 100 by the International Association of
Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). The company ranking is revealed in a special
advertising feature in the April 3, 2006 issue of Fortune magazine.
Cushman & Wakefield is recognized along with 65 other large, established companies in
the Leaders category. The remaining 35 companies are smaller, faster growing firms that
will be ranked Rising Stars.
The firm was ranked highly for its expertise in "real estate and asset
management." Cushman & Wakefield manages 430 million square feet of commercial
property around the world, and is one of the largest third-party property managers in the
world.
"Being selected as an outsourcing leader from IAOP is a significant accomplishment for
our firm," said Frank Freda, executive managing director, Cushman & Wakefield.
"Cushman & Wakefield is a long-time leader in providing outsourcing services to major
corporations, and I am proud that our expert service is being recognized."
Cushman & Wakefield provides outsourcing services to many regional, national and
multinational corporations, including Lucent Technologies and Met Life.
Selection for The Global Outsourcing 100 was based on a rigorous application process based
on the critical factors for long-term outsourcing success
"IAOP is pleased to recognize Cushman & Wakefield as one of the world's top
outsourcing providers for 2006," said Michael F. Corbett, executive director, IAOP.
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global,
standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. IAOP's global
membership encompasses almost 200 organizations from around the world representing almost every
industry segment and functional activity. In total, more than 37,000 individuals working
in the field of outsourcing are members or subscribers. For more information, please
visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.
About the Global Outsourcing 100
THE IAOP produces The Global Outsourcing 100. This list, devoted to today's leaders
and tomorrow's rising stars, will be published in a special advertising feature in the April 3,
2006 issue of Fortune magazine. Because of the rigorous application and judging process
employed, The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing
delivery.
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Cushman & Wakefield is the world's largest privately
held real estate services firm. Founded in 1917, the firm has 189 offices in 57 countries
around the globe, and 11,000+ talented professionals. Cushman & Wakefield delivers
integrated solutions by actively advising, implementing and managing on behalf of landlords,
tenants, and investors through every stage of the real estate process. These solutions
include helping clients to buy, sell, finance, lease, and manage assets. C&W also
provides valuation advice, strategic planning and research, portfolio analysis, and site
selection and space location assistance, among many other advisory services. To find out
more about Cushman & Wakefield, please call 1-800-376-3133.
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