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| Bayne Porter |
ORLANDO, FL – Cushman &
Wakefield announced
Bayne Porter, an
industry leader with more than 20 years of commercial real estate expertise who
has completed transactions in markets across North America, has joined the firm
as Executive Director in the Industrial Services Group.
Porter, who was previously
part of a top-producing industrial real estate services team at CBRE, will
represent corporate occupiers throughout the Southeast and North America.
From his base in Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta and Orlando,
Fla., offices, Porter will help the Industrial Services group grow a
specialized national Build-to-Suit practice group focused on account
management, build-to-suit services and occupier building acquisitions. He will
be part of the C&W BTS group’s leadership team.
“Bayne’s expertise in the analysis, planning and execution of
build-to-suit transactions is among the most impressive in our industry,” said John
Morris, Head of Cushman & Wakefield’s
Industrial Services Group.
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| John Morris |
“He brings an outstanding
track record of high-profile transactions and acquisitions in many of the top
markets in North America. We look forward to the important role he’ll play in
developing Cushman & Wakefield’s national build-to-suit practice group and
enhancing our corporate occupier services platform.”
Added Larry Richey, Senior Managing Director, Market Leader Central and
North Florida, “As a recognized commercial real estate leader and a top
producer, Bayne provides a breadth of experience that will be crucial as we
continue to strengthen our industrial occupier services platform.
"We’re
particularly excited to have him on board to grow our build-to-suit
capabilities in the Southeast and nationally.”
As part of CBRE’s top
industrial team, Porter completed more than 100 million square feet in
transactions valued at $5 billion.
“Cushman & Wakefield
has an excellent culture of collaboration and is recognized for its strong
brand in North America and internationally,” Porter said. “I’m very pleased to
join Cushman & Wakefield and I look forward to helping lead the firm’s
specialized build-to-suit practice group and contributing to the growth of its
occupier representation and account management business.”
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| Larry Richey |
In the past 18 months,
Porter has completed seven transactions totaling approximately 2.4 million
square feet and valued at more than $144 million, representing BMW, Kuehne + Nagel
and Mercedes in the acquisition of facilities in Atlanta; Dallas; Houston;
Redlands, Calif.; Greer, S.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Tuscaloosa, Ala.
His previous commercial
real estate experience included a marketing and development role for a major
Southeast U.S. real estate developer and a marketing and operational role for a
regional industrial and office general contractor.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Steve Webb – The Gove
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