Newmark managing director exits, goes to Cushman

Kenji Ota
Kenji Ota

Former Newmark Grubb Knight Frank managing director Kenji Ota has jumped ship for Cushman & Wakefield, according to a press release from Cushman.

Ota joined Cushman as an executive director, departing a post in which he was responsible for business development and account management for commercial property owners and retail tenants, as well repositioning and property upgrades.

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With NGKF, Ota recently represented the Magna Hospitality Group’s 15,700-square-foot Planet Fitness lease in August, and tenant Under Armor in a 15-year deal for a flagship store at 583 Broadway. — Julie Strickland