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Newmark Strengthens Real Estate Advisory with New Leadership

In a significant move within the commercial real estate sector, Newmark Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Munish Viralam as Executive Vice Chairman to lead its newly formed Real Estate Strategy and Consulting Group. This strategic hiring is part of Newmark’s initiative to enhance its advisory services and capabilities in real estate consulting for clients navigating complex transactions.

A Veteran Joins the Ranks

Munish Viralam, with nearly two decades of experience in real estate consulting, comes from CBRE, where he was recognized twice as the Consulting Group's Professional of the Year. His extensive background includes designing comprehensive strategies for corporate tenants and overseeing various real estate initiatives. In his new role, he will work closely with existing Newmark advisors, including notable team members Jason Perla and Romel Cañete, to streamline operations and ensure a high level of service for clients.

The Strategy and Consulting Group’s Objectives

The Real Estate Strategy and Consulting Group aims to serve as a centralized resource for Newmark’s brokerage teams and to amplify the firm's existing advisory capabilities. The group will focus on offering clients critical support in several areas, such as:

• - Financial analysis
• - Market assessments
• - Operational considerations
• - Lease negotiations and structuring

This strategic aggregation of resources is designed to leverage Newmark’s vast market insight and analytical prowess. "The most successful real estate outcomes are driven by thoughtful planning long before a transaction is finalized," stated Barry Gosin, CEO of Newmark. His vision emphasizes the importance of proactive consultation in making significant real estate decisions.

A Culture of Collaboration

Viralam’s enthusiasm for Newmark is evident as he noted, "Newmark's entrepreneurial culture and willingness to collaborate across specialties is incredibly compelling." His leadership will seek to establish a strategic framework that capitalizes on Newmark's position as one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate firms. This includes scaling the consulting capacities to optimize offerings for clients and achieving superior outcomes.

According to Sean Moynihan, Newmark's Executive Vice President and Tri-State Market Leader, Viralam’s combination of strategic insight and collaborative leadership will enhance the firm's brokerage professionals’ effectiveness. With his team acting as a force multiplier, Newmark aims to strengthen client relationships through improved insights and best practices shared across the firm's assignments and markets.

An Overview of Newmark's Operations

Newmark, traded on Nasdaq as NMRK, is recognized as a leader in commercial real estate services, delivering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to clients ranging from institutional investors to corporate occupiers. Their focused approach enables them to streamline the property life cycle while maintaining high-quality client service. In the last fiscal year, Newmark reported revenues exceeding $3.4 billion, and currently operates from over 185 offices with a workforce of more than 9,600 individuals across four continents.

The establishment of the Real Estate Strategy and Consulting Group underlines Newmark's commitment to persistent investment in their capabilities across leasing, consulting, and capital markets, ensuring they continue to lead in this competitive sector.

As they move forward, Newmark is excited about the future contributions that Munish Viralam and his team will provide to the firm's growth and its clients' success in real estate ventures.