Laurie Williams of Cushman & Wakefield has been promoted to the position of Director,
Global Operations, Office of the COO, reporting to the firm’s global chief operating
officer John Santora.
In this new position, Ms. Williams is responsible for working with the COO to advance the
firm’s global integration and expansion initiatives, as well as ensuring compliance with
company policies and procedures. In this capacity, she will liaise with the firm’s
executive leadership and various departments, service lines, partnerships, and subsidiaries
around the world.
“Laurie’s professionalism and operational experience will be a great help as we
streamline processes, procedures and implement new initiatives, all of which will benefit our
firm now and in the years to come,” said Mr. Santora.
Ms. Williams was previously Manager of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance, where she was
responsible for the day-to-day operational functions of the program and communication with the
firm’s 21 Alliance partners throughout the United States.
Ms. Williams joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2003. Previously, she worked at
BearingPoint, and at Arthur Andersen, where she was responsible for the staffing and managing
of both firms’ technology consulting groups.
Raised in Texas, Ms. Williams graduated from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Latin American Studies and Anthropology.
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firm. Founded in 1917, the firm has 201 offices in 55 countries around the globe, and
12,000 talented professionals. Cushman & Wakefield delivers integrated solutions by
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through every stage of the real estate process. These solutions include
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