Cushman & Wakefield has elected John C Santora as the executive vice president of asset services, covering facilities, property and project management, as well as strategic agency services.

Santora who joined C&W in 1977 and has won several real estate awards, will be responsible for global coordination of the firm's asset services operations ensuring consistent, quality service throughout the world.

He is a member of the board of directors of the Business Integration Group (BIG), which provides web-based real estate portfolio and facilities management solutions for clients as well as a member of the firm's board of directors and the Global Management Committee.

"John's experience, character and dedication to C&W clients makes him an outstanding leader and an important member of the team," said the company’s CEO Arthur J Mirante II.

Three real estate professionals have also been elected to the C&W board of directors: Andrew L Ghertner, Christopher J Lowery and Edward J Weiss

"Their client-driven focus, innovative thinking, experience and contributions to our firm and their communities makes these real estate executives excellent additions to the board," said Mirante II.

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Jessica Jarlvi