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Sawyer joins Cushman & Wakefield as managing director

Jessica Sawyer,
Cushman & Wakefield

Boston, MA Jessica Sawyer  has joined Cushman & Wakefield as managing director in the New England leasing group. Sawyer has 15 years of real estate experience  including corporate, consulting and investment management. 

In her new role, Sawyer will provide advisory services for the firm’s healthcare practice and other occupier sectors. She joins Cushman & Wakefield from Colliers International, where she served as executive vice president of operations for two years. Prior to her position at Colliers International, she held corporate real estate roles with Liberty Mutual Insurance and Fidelity Investments where she developed comprehensive strategic plans and workforce analyses. Earlier in her career she held a development and consulting role with Colliers International and worked for AEW Capital Management with a focus on research and acquisitions.

“We are proud to welcome Jessica to our firm,” said Carolyn Sidor, managing principal of Cushman & Wakefield’s New England offices. “The experience she brings to our leasing group will prove incredibly valuable in helping the company meet the increasing demand for our services.”

“I am excited to join Cushman & Wakefield’s highly collaborative team during this time of growth,” said Sawyer. “I look forward to providing clients with thoughtful and comprehensive real estate strategy and service during this critical time in our rapidly evolving Greater Boston real estate market.” 

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