CUSHMAN & Wakefield have found a new client solutions lead for its Asia Pacific global occupier services (GOS) business in Shankar Narayanasamy.
Narayanasamy will bring more than 18 years of experience in corporate real estate and facilities management to the role, having worked in operational, commercial, delivery and solutioning capacities in integrated real estate solutions.
Throughout his career Narayanasamy has delivered solutions for large enterprise clients, including in his time at Sodexo and Johnson Controls.
In his new role, Narayanasamy will lead Cushman & Wakefield’s solution & commercial managers and analysts at the Asia Pacific GOS business, delivering solutions to client requirements.
“As one of the leading real estate services firm globally and in Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield has established itself as a company that is committed to bringing the best people, services and solutions to its client base. Within the corporate occupiers’ space, the company continues to build an impressive track record of business mandates covering a diverse range of industries and sectors,” said Narayanasamy.
The role will also include developing solution propositions, commercial modelling, operating budgets, staffing models, and labour costs for outsourcing.
“As the world recovers from the pandemic situation and businesses return to normal, we are seeing strong momentum and demand from occupiers seeking strategic solutions to help them better manage their property portfolios. Our ability to provide effective services and solutions to address our clients’ increasingly complex needs is more critical now than ever before and I am delighted to welcome Shankar to Cushman & Wakefield to further strengthen our client solutions platform,” said Cameron Ahrens, head of GOS, Asia Pacific at Cushman & Wakefield.
Narayanasamy commenced in the role effective 9 May 2020, working out of Singapore and with local businesses and sales teams.
“There is still tremendous opportunity for us to lead the way in advising corporate occupiers on the best solutions that not only address their needs but also embrace the latest occupier and workplace trends. In this regard, I am excited about growing our client solutions platform in this dynamic region and bringing the best of Cushman & Wakefield to our clients,” concluded Narayanasamy.
The appointment follows that of Damian Kells to head of integrated facilities management for the Asia Pacific region.
