{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"126345","rtpr_id":"nBw9y5Pmma","ticker":"CWK","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["CWK"],"title":"Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Capital Markets Platform with Addition of Loan Restructuring Expert Steve Klein","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-08-24T19:23:00.088Z","article_body":"Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Capital Markets Platform with Addition of\nLoan Restructuring Expert Steve Klein\n\nCushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the addition of Steve\nKlein to its Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team as Managing Director\nand Loan Restructuring Practice Lead.\n\n\"Steve's expertise in loan restructuring is precisely the kind of sharp,\nspecialized capability that strengthens our platform,\" said Miles Treaster,\nPresident, Americas Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield. \"His ability\nto work across asset classes and capital structures will benefit not only our\ncapital markets clients, but also for the firm's landlord leasing and regional\nadvisory teams nationwide.\"\n\nIn this role, Klein will oversee the firm's loan restructuring practice,\nfocusing on identifying and executing restructuring solutions for distressed\nand transitional loan situations, positioning clients to preserve value and\nchart a clear path forward.\n\n\"Today's market presents unique challenges and opportunities, and the need for\ncreative restructuring and recapitalization solutions has never been greater,\"\nKlein said. \"I'm excited to join Cushman & Wakefield and build on the\nfirm's strong capital markets foundation, delivering strategic guidance and\ntailored solutions that position our clients for long-term success.\"\n\nMost recently, Klein founded Klein Real Estate Strategies, a boutique advisory\nfirm focused on loan restructuring, asset management, equity\nrecapitalizations, valuations and transaction execution. Previously, he served\nas Partner, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at three real estate private\nequity firms: Broadway Partners, JOSS Realty Partners and Brickman. There, he\ndirected strategy and execution across acquisitions, capital markets, asset\nmanagement and dispositions. Earlier in his career, Steve played a central\nrole in SL Green Realty Corp.'s transition to a public real estate investment\ntrust.\n\nAbout Cushman & Wakefield\n\nCushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate\nservices firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees\nin over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported\nrevenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing,\nCapital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better\nnever settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for\nits award-winning culture. For additional information, visit\nwww.cushmanwakefield.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cushmanwakefield.com&esheet=54593973&newsitemid=20260824346285&lan=en-US&anchor=www.cushmanwakefield.com&index=1&md5=bc38079574ac33ce15c0117eed5cf718)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824346285/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824346285/en/)\n\nMedia Contact:\n\nSavannah Durban\n\nSavannah.durban@cushwake.com (mailto:Savannah.durban@cushwake.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw9y5Pmma","title":"Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Capital Markets Platform with Addition of Loan Restructuring Expert Steve Klein","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"CWK","created":"2026-08-24T19:23:00.088Z","tickers":["CWK"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Capital Markets Platform with Addition of\nLoan Restructuring Expert Steve Klein\n\nCushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the addition of Steve\nKlein to its Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team as Managing Director\nand Loan Restructuring Practice Lead.\n\n\"Steve's expertise in loan restructuring is precisely the kind of sharp,\nspecialized capability that strengthens our platform,\" said Miles Treaster,\nPresident, Americas Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield. \"His ability\nto work across asset classes and capital structures will benefit not only our\ncapital markets clients, but also for the firm's landlord leasing and regional\nadvisory teams nationwide.\"\n\nIn this role, Klein will oversee the firm's loan restructuring practice,\nfocusing on identifying and executing restructuring solutions for distressed\nand transitional loan situations, positioning clients to preserve value and\nchart a clear path forward.\n\n\"Today's market presents unique challenges and opportunities, and the need for\ncreative restructuring and recapitalization solutions has never been greater,\"\nKlein said. \"I'm excited to join Cushman & Wakefield and build on the\nfirm's strong capital markets foundation, delivering strategic guidance and\ntailored solutions that position our clients for long-term success.\"\n\nMost recently, Klein founded Klein Real Estate Strategies, a boutique advisory\nfirm focused on loan restructuring, asset management, equity\nrecapitalizations, valuations and transaction execution. Previously, he served\nas Partner, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at three real estate private\nequity firms: Broadway Partners, JOSS Realty Partners and Brickman. There, he\ndirected strategy and execution across acquisitions, capital markets, asset\nmanagement and dispositions. Earlier in his career, Steve played a central\nrole in SL Green Realty Corp.'s transition to a public real estate investment\ntrust.\n\nAbout Cushman & Wakefield\n\nCushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate\nservices firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees\nin over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported\nrevenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing,\nCapital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better\nnever settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for\nits award-winning culture. For additional information, visit\nwww.cushmanwakefield.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cushmanwakefield.com&esheet=54593973&newsitemid=20260824346285&lan=en-US&anchor=www.cushmanwakefield.com&index=1&md5=bc38079574ac33ce15c0117eed5cf718)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824346285/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824346285/en/)\n\nMedia Contact:\n\nSavannah Durban\n\nSavannah.durban@cushwake.com (mailto:Savannah.durban@cushwake.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-08-24T19:23:00.135627719Z","server_sent_at_ms":1787599380135},"received_at":"2026-08-24T19:23:00.186Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824346285/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"115287","press_release_id":"126345","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Real Estate Services","sector":"Real Estate"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Cushman & Wakefield appointed Steve Klein as Managing Director and Loan Restructuring Practice Lead to bolster its Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team.\n\nKlein brings extensive experience from founding Klein Real Estate Strategies and previous roles at Broadway Partners, JOSS Realty Partners, Brickman, and SL Green Realty Corp.\n\nThe firm stated that Klein's expertise will help clients navigate the current market by identifying and executing restructuring solutions for distressed and transitional loans.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"CWK hires restructuring expert to strengthen capital markets platform."},"keyFigures":null,"quotedText":"Today's market presents unique challenges and opportunities, and the need for creative restructuring and recapitalization solutions has never been greater","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Steve Klein","role":"Managing Director and Loan Restructuring Practice Lead"},{"name":"Miles Treaster","role":"President, Americas Capital Markets"}],"products":[],"companies":[{"name":"Cushman & Wakefield","ticker":"CWK"},{"name":"Klein Real Estate Strategies","relationship":"former company"},{"name":"Broadway Partners","relationship":"former employer"},{"name":"JOSS Realty Partners","relationship":"former employer"},{"name":"Brickman","relationship":"former employer"},{"name":"SL Green Realty Corp.","relationship":"former employer"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$10.3 billion","context":"2025 revenue"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Routine hiring of a senior Managing Director to lead a specific practice area. 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