CUSHMAN & Wakefield is launching a new national government advisory service, with Vlad Mrdak charged with leading the new business line as director of government and strategic advisory.
In his new role, Mrdak will be based in Western Australia leading the new service with a focus on providing strategic asset and property management advice to government.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vlad to the business. He has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges and is known for his ability to work collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals,” said Jon McCormick, Cushman & Wakefield’s head of IFM & asset services, ANZ.
Mrdak has more than 15 years of experience in advising businesses and governments across Australia, having also worked in a number of senior executive roles including general manager of the Department of Finance.
“His excellent relationships with key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors will be a huge asset to the wider business,” added McCormick.
In his role at the Department of Finance, Mrdak headed up portfolio-wide reforms and initiatives, strategic alignment and improvements including whole-of-government accommodation reform and sector-wide Asset Management Reform.
“Cushman & Wakefield has the ‘first to market’ advantage with this new division with a massive potential to add value to our government and other clients in WA, nationally and internationally, assisted by the Cushman & Wakefield global knowledge network.
Digby Sutherland and Mark Clapham, joint managing directors of Cushman & Wakefield, WA said the new government and strategic advisory division will enable the group to offer a point of difference to its clients, while also driving the continued expansion of the WA business.
“I am delighted to join Cushman & Wakefield and look forward to leading the government and strategic advisory team,” said Mrdak.
“I am committed to working with our clients to deliver tailored solutions that address their specific needs and achieve their desired outcomes.”
