Kong brings over two decades of commercial real estate experience to position
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – November 18, 2021 – Cushman & Wakefield has deepened its Asset Services platform in San Diego, California with the addition of Christie Kong as a Director. She will help support the firm’s growing client roster and managing of office, retail and industrial property in the region.
Kong brings more than twenty years of commercial real estate experience in property, construction, and asset management to her position.
“Working in our industry for decades, Christie brings exceptional experience, leadership, and a work ethic centered around clients that fits right into our culture,” said Karinna Cassidy, Senior Managing Director, Asset Services, Southern California and Texas at Cushman & Wakefield. “We manage an abundance of properties in the thriving San Diego market on behalf of many owners—including several high-profile properties and a variety of asset classes including Life Sciences and Healthcare. Adding Christie enhances our support of these assets and clients as well bolsters our roster to continue our pursuit to service our clients with a best in class approach.”
“We remain diligent in adding the very best talent across our services lines to best serve the needs of our clients, and the addition of Christie exemplifies another success in our effort,” added Larry Cambra, Cushman & Wakefield’s Managing Director of Brokerage in San Diego.
Prior to Cushman & Wakefield, Kong served as Asset Manager for Gemini Rosemont’s West Coast office portfolio consisting of approximately 1.5 million square feet in California and Washington. She holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, an RPA/FMA certification from Building Owners and Manages Institute and a California Real Estate Brokers License.
“I was excited at the opportunity to join Cushman & Wakefield’s Asset Services in San Diego, an area which is really home to me. The firm offers exceptional, collaborative leadership with a world-class platform that supports our clients at the highest level. It’s great to be part of this team,” said Christie Kong.
Leveraging the firm’s worldwide relationships, market intelligence and proven best practices, Cushman & Wakefield’s Asset Services manages office, retail or industrial property to reduce costs, mitigate risk, and enhance value—while providing superior tenant service.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
