Robert Emden is an executive managing director at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, one of New York Citys leading commercial real estate firms. He works out of its 125 Park Avenue headquarters, with particular experience in leasing in Manhattans Plaza District.

Over his four decades in real estate, Emden has negotiated more than $3 billion in lease obligations as a tenant representative. He has also worked in foreclosures and investment sales. Prominent clients have included EisnerAmper, Estee Lauder, iStar Financial, Hachette Book Group, Time Life and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Before joining Newmark Grubb Knight Frank in 2010, Emden headed his own team at PBS, focusing on leasing in the financial services sector. He started his career in 1972 as an associate at the old Edward S. Gordon Company and also worked as a vice chairman at USI Real Estate Advisors.

Emden graduated from Adelphi University and also trained at New York Universitys Real Estate Institute.  -TA