Henricksen, a national contract furniture dealer, is welcoming Katie Szpyrka to its Chicago office as director of business development. With over 25 years of experience and a strong background in commercial real estate and growth strategy, Szpyrka will strengthen the firm’s existing relationships across key markets, expand client partnerships and support strategic initiatives nationwide.
“Along with her extensive experience across all aspects of commercial real estate, Katie brings an exceptional talent for building long-lasting, trusted relationships,” said Ryan Esche, general manager for Illinois. “Her expertise and industry network, combined with her people-first mentality and detail-oriented approach, make her a perfect fit as we continue to strengthen our broader market impact.”
Szpyrka most recently served as managing director at Savills North America, where she led cross-functional teams, negotiated complex leases and drove portfolio optimization to align real estate strategies with business perspectives. Previously, she was director of business development and tenant representation at Cushman & Wakefield, where she directed the Technology, Advertising, Media & Telecommunications practice group and developed expertise across all phases of client transactions, from initial prospecting to lease negotiations.
In her new role, Szpyrka will spearhead business development efforts within the CRE industry network, leveraging her extensive partnerships and deep industry knowledge of office, retail and multifamily client needs.
