Newmark Group Inc. has established a Paris, France flagship, hiring industry veterans Francois Blin and Emmanuel Frénot to lead the team. As the latest milestone in Newmark’s continued global expansion, the Paris office will initially focus on capital markets and leasing and is located at 32 Boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris in the 9th arrondissement, home to some of Paris’ most iconic landmarks, including the Opera Garnier and the famous Grands Magasins.
Francois Blin and Emmanuel Frénot join from JLL and CBRE as chief business officer and deputy chief business officer, respectively, to lead the Paris team and to focus on Capital Markets. Antoine Salmon and Vianney d’Ersu, co-heads of retail leasing, join from Knight Frank to spearhead retail operations. Additionally, retail specialists Sarah Aghion, Alexandre Lechat, Louis Combet and Clara Leclerc will join to work alongside Salmon and d’Ersu.
Jérôme De Laboulaye, managing director, joins from CBRE Capital Markets France to contribute to and build Newmark’s Capital Markets Office practice. Nicolas Coutant will join from JLL to contribute to and assist in building various business lines.
David Bourla, head of research, joins from Knight Frank to head all French research initiatives, providing data-driven market insights and high-end economic analysis and surveys in support of clients and brokerage professionals.
Alexandre Gotti, Newmark’s President of France, will oversee operations, strategic direction, growth and recruiting, assisting in developing Newmark’s footprint in France and Europe.
“Newmark continues to broaden its reach and evolve with the industry’s demands and our clients’ needs, and our expansion into France with the amalgamation of such an impressive team is a significant milestone in our growth strategy and presents yet another opportunity to generate outstanding results,” said Chief Executive Officer Barry Gosin. “We look forward to continuing to grow our European footprint and attracting top talent across the globe as we further increase revenues across our diverse geographies and service lines.”
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