Cushman, CBRE, and Callahan Announce Key Hires and Promotions

Real estate firms expand teams and leadership roles across the U.S.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:11pm

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Cushman & Wakefield hired two new executive-level hires in New Jersey, CBRE expanded a managing director's regional responsibilities, and Callahan Capital Partners brought on a new senior vice president of leasing and markets. Several other real estate firms also announced promotions and new hires across the country.

Why it matters

These personnel moves highlight the ongoing growth and evolution of the commercial real estate industry, with firms strategically building out their teams and leadership to better serve clients and capitalize on market opportunities.

The details

Cushman & Wakefield hired Nick Hilton as executive managing director and Brendan McBride as executive director, both based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Hilton previously worked at CBRE and Mack-Cali Realty, while McBride joined from JLL. CBRE named managing director Emily White as regional property management leader for Georgia and Florida, expanding her duties beyond Atlanta. Callahan Capital Partners hired Christine Torres as senior vice president of leasing and markets, overseeing the firm's office portfolio.

  • Cushman & Wakefield hired Hilton and McBride in April 2026.
  • CBRE named White as regional property management leader in 2026.
  • Callahan Capital Partners hired Torres in 2026.

The players

Nick Hilton

Executive managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, with over 20 years of experience.

Brendan McBride

Executive director at Cushman & Wakefield, with over 20 years of experience.

Emily White

Managing director at CBRE, with over 20 years of property management experience.

Christine Torres

Senior vice president of leasing and markets at Callahan Capital Partners.

Callahan Capital Partners

A Chicago-based office property investment firm.

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The takeaway

These strategic hires and promotions demonstrate the ongoing efforts by major real estate firms to strengthen their teams and leadership in order to better serve clients and capitalize on market opportunities across the country.