Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) has appointed Jessica Francisco as the company’s first chief sustainability officer.
Francisco joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2022 as the global head of sustainability for the firm’s occupier services business. In her new role, Francisco will develop and implement firmwide sustainability strategies and goals, embed best practices across all business units, integrate sustainability into the company’s core services, and establish metrics to measure progress and ensure results in collaboration with business partners across the firm.
“As a leading global commercial real estate firm, Cushman & Wakefield has a responsibility to help create a more sustainable future for our firm and our clients,” said Francisco. “Our clients depend on us to help them achieve their ambitious environmental, social and governance goals that will positively impact future generations.”
Francisco will report to Nathaniel Robinson, the company’s chief investment and strategy officer. Robinson stated, “We believe sustainability is a business imperative for the commercial real estate industry. The appointment is a significant step in our ongoing journey toward a more sustainable and resilient future for all.”