Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the addition of Steve Klein to its Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team as Managing Director and Loan Restructuring Practice Lead.

“Steve’s expertise in loan restructuring is precisely the kind of sharp, specialized capability that strengthens our platform,” said Miles Treaster, President, Americas Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield. “His ability to work across asset classes and capital structures will benefit not only our capital markets clients, but also for the firm’s landlord leasing and regional advisory teams nationwide.”

In this role, Klein will oversee the firm’s loan restructuring practice, focusing on identifying and executing restructuring solutions for distressed and transitional loan situations, positioning clients to preserve value and chart a clear path forward.

“Today’s market presents unique challenges and opportunities, and the need for creative restructuring and recapitalization solutions has never been greater,” Klein said. “I’m excited to join Cushman & Wakefield and build on the firm’s strong capital markets foundation, delivering strategic guidance and tailored solutions that position our clients for long-term success.”

Most recently, Klein founded Klein Real Estate Strategies, a boutique advisory firm focused on loan restructuring, asset management, equity recapitalizations, valuations and transaction execution. Previously, he served as Partner, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at three real estate private equity firms: Broadway Partners, JOSS Realty Partners and Brickman. There, he directed strategy and execution across acquisitions, capital markets, asset management and dispositions. Earlier in his career, Steve played a central role in SL Green Realty Corp.’s transition to a public real estate investment trust.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

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