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Newmark's Global Strategy Team Sets New Standards in Site Selection Consulting

In an exciting development for the corporate site selection landscape, several professionals from Newmark have been distinguished with the newly introduced Certified Site Selection Consultant™ (CSSC) credential. This prestigious certification, launched by the Site Selectors Guild, marks a significant milestone as the first-ever international designation for excellence in corporate location advisory. Prominent among the awardees is Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director of Global Strategy at Newmark, who played a pivotal role in the creation and trademarking of this credential. His leadership exemplifies a deep commitment to advancing the standards within the industry.

According to Luis Alvarado, Chief Operating Officer at Newmark, "The Site Selectors Guild establishes the standards for ethics, proficiency, and expertise that all practitioners should strive to meet. Our active involvement with the Guild underlines our dedication to uphold these values and affirms Newmark's reputation as a hub for exceptional talent in the sector."

Liz Hart, President of Leasing in North America at Newmark, added, "Achieving the CSSC credential fortifies our standing as a trusted advisor in the real estate domain, showcasing our dedication to excellence and the confidence our clients place in us to handle intricate and crucial location and real estate decisions with proven expertise."

This credential was awarded to 64 adept location advisors known for their extensive experience in guiding corporate location decision-making and contributing significantly to the practice of site selection. Awardees underwent an exhaustive vetting process to confirm that they have achieved the highest standards of proficiency, ethics, and expertise in the domain of corporate location advisory.

Wassmansdorf expressed pride in the recognition received by his colleagues, noting, "This designation establishes a new benchmark for excellence in our field, providing companies and communities with assurance that they are collaborating with the most qualified advisors. I am honored to witness so many of my Newmark colleagues being recognized among the inaugural group to receive this accreditation, reflecting the exceptional depth and caliber of our team's proficiency in navigating complex corporate location decisions globally."

Newmark's Global Strategy team boasts the largest membership within the Site Selectors Guild and offers renowned expertise in location strategy. Operating under their Occupier Solutions division, the team specializes in data-driven site selection, footprint optimization, and incentives advisory, assisting clients in making complex decisions that require a nuanced understanding of various factors.

Among the credentialed professionals are:

• - Bob Hess, Vice Chairman
• - Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director
• - Kim Moore, Executive Managing Director
• - Spencer Schobert, Senior Managing Director
• - David Dera, Senior Managing Director
• - John Longshore, Senior Managing Director

Additionally, several Associate Members are on track to achieve their credentials:

• - Ramya Gowda, Managing Director
• - Carlos Sanchez, Managing Director

About Newmark

Founded as a leader in commercial real estate, Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) empowers every phase of the property lifecycle. The firm's comprehensive range of services and products are meticulously tailored for each client - from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to established corporations. Merging its global reach with insightful market intelligence in both mature and emerging property markets, Newmark ensures superior service delivery to a wide variety of clients.

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Newmark reported revenues exceeding $2.9 billion, and as of that date, operated from 165 offices worldwide, with more than 8,400 professionals spanning four continents. Learn more at newmark.com or follow their updates on social media @newmark.

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