Strategic Hire Expands Cushman & Wakefield German Investment Advisory Capabilities
Daniel Sander has been appointed as International Partner and the new Head of Office Investment Germany by Cushman & Wakefield with effect from 1 October 2025.
In this role, Sander will be responsible for all of Cushman & Wakefield's activities relating to the marketing, recapitalisation and acquisition of office properties on behalf of national and international institutional clients. Sander will report to Simon Jeschioro, Head of Capital Markets & Investment Advisory Germany at Cushman & Wakefield.
Most recently, Sander has been a Managing Director in the Capital Markets division at CBRE since 2022. His other positions include Apleona, J.P. Morgan and Linklaters in various positions in Real Estate and Capital Markets.
The combination of Daniel Sander's expertise, our local office teams, and our debt advisory capabilities enables us to precisely address this advisory gap.
With the appointment of Daniel Sander, Cushman & Wakefield is able to cover the office sector - one of its strategic focus sectors - more comprehensively, and invest further in developing its investment offerings in Germany. The appointment will also also closer integration of the office letting and investment advisory businesses - nationally and regionally - in a targeted manner.
Simon Jeschioro, Head of Capital Markets & Investment Advisory Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, says: "Daniel Sander is a strategic hire - a proven expert whose deep understanding of capital structures enhances the support we provide to clients."
"Complexity in the office sector, due to decreased book values, changed requirements for equity and debt, and high investment needs in the portfolios, demands a comprehensive understanding of creative solutions from a professional real estate advisor. The combination of Daniel Sander's expertise, our local office teams, and our debt advisory capabilities enables us to precisely address this advisory gap. At the same time, the integration of the team into the international Cushman & Wakefield structure is an important factor in capturing changing global trends and maintaining close proximity to internationally active investors."
Pierre Nolte, Head of Germany and Head of Office & Leasing Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, adds: "With the appointment of Daniel Sander as Head of Office Investment Germany, we are setting a clear signal for the further development and growth of our business in Germany. With his experience and expertise in dealing with institutional investors, he will specifically respond to the changed market conditions in the office sector and further expand our teams."
Sander says: "I am very much looking forward to the new task at Cushman & Wakefield and the cooperation with a highly qualified team in a dynamic market environment. The requirements for office properties and their investors are changing rapidly - this is exactly where I see great potential to score with innovative and structured solutions, such as joint ventures. My goal is to break new ground together with our clients and position Cushman & Wakefield as the leading contact for the sell and buyside advice as well as recapitalisation of office investments in Germany."
