Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Karl Persson As Head Of Nordics

• Appointment follows announcement that firm has expanded its owned presence in the region by acquiring its affiliate in Finland
• Persson’s expanded responsibilities will drive growth and enhanced support for Nordic clients, while complementing and coordinating activity at a country level

STOCKHOLM, 20 January 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Karl Persson as Head of Nordics, reflecting the importance of the region to the firm and its clients. 

The appointment follows the firm’s announcement last week that it has completed the acquisition of its affiliate in Finland, expanding its owned presence in the region. 

Persson’s role is an expansion of his existing responsibilities as Head of Sweden which he will retain. As well as leading the business in Sweden, he will drive activity across the Nordic region working closely with the leadership teams in Finland, as well as Denmark and Norway where the firm’s services are extended through longstanding exclusive affiliate relationships.

Colin Wilson, Chief Executive, EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield, said: “We see enormous potential for further growth in the Nordics and are excited about the opportunities this creates for our teams and our clients. This appointment reflects our conviction in the region, our desire to further enhance our platform, and our recognition of Karl as the senior leader to drive forward our plans.” 

Karl Persson, Head of Nordics at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Our established presence and longstanding relationships across the Nordic countries mean we already have a successful platform in the region, especially in core investor services such as Capital Markets, Valuation, and Leasing, but increasingly in other areas too. I’m excited about the future as we build on this for the benefit of our clients and colleagues.”