Newmark Expands Global Retail Services with Powerhouse Hires Across Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and London

May 27, 2025 10:00 AM

Newmark announces the company has doubled down on the future of its Global Retail Advisory Services business, hiring some of the industry’s most successful and respected experts based in top metros. Jonathan Schley and Andrew Turf bring their leading global practice based in Los Angeles to the company, as do Miami market-movers Greg Masin and Frank Begrowicz and Ben Lazzareschi and David Kessler, who have joined in San Francisco. The company has also added Vinnie Kilner, Parin Patel, Alfie Molloy, Ine Roren, Nathan Archer and Alfie Tierney to form its Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Project and Cost Management practice based in London.

“Our continued momentum in cities that launch and attract the world’s most influential retailers positions Newmark as the destination for top talent and ambitious brands alike,” said Elizabeth Hart, President of Leasing, North America. “These arrivals mark an exciting investment in the future of retail at Newmark.”

Newmark continues to attract and develop top-tier retail professionals, building a team unmatched in the emerging brands, luxury and high street retail sectors. The company’s retail efforts are led by Mark Masinter and Johnny Siegel, Chairman of Global Retail and President of Global Retail, respectively, who have extensive experience representing the world’s top brands.

“By building on our strength in creating market-defining strategies that launch and grow the best retail brands, we are enhancing our ability to help clients expand with precision and creativity,” said Masinter. “These new additions deepen our bench of world-class talent and reinforce our commitment to delivering results that shape the future of retail across markets and asset types.”

Other significant moves to grow Newmark’s retail business include the acquisitions of RKF in 2018, London-based Harper Dennis Hobbs in 2019, Open Realty in 2022 and the hiring of Boston’s top advisory team. The company has also added strength in its Retail Capital Markets practice through the appointments of Conor Lalor, Keely Polczynski and Eric Williams and in its Retail Research department by hiring Brandon Isner.

High Street Advisors Jonathan Schley and Andrew Turf Bring Leading Global Practice to Newmark Pacific

With experience advising top international brands and major investors, Schley and Turf bring a dynamic and seasoned presence to Newmark’s retail advisory group, doing business in California as Newmark Pacific. Joining as Vice Chairmen, the duo advises top retailers on cross-border expansion and first-to-market projects for established brands, with a focus on major cities across North America, Europe—including London, Milan and Paris—and Asia, including Tokyo.

Schley and Turf have advised a significant list of luxury brands that includes Audemars Piguet, Byredo and Baccarat, among others, while also consulting on projects for investor clients including Anderson Real Estate and Caruso.

“Newmark has demonstrated that its focus continues to be on investing in acquiring and retaining the best talent in the industry,” said Schley. “The company has built a collaborative global network that positions us to service our clients with the best ideas, execution and access.”

Masin and Begrowicz Bolster Urban, High Streets Expertise in Miami, Florida Markets

Two of Miami’s most reputable and expert retail leasing advisors, Greg Masin and Frank Begrowicz have built a strong track record executing assignments across property types from high street, urban retail to suburban centers. The pair has executed successful flagship concepts for major brands throughout South Florida, including Supreme, Fendi, Alain Ducasse and Zara.

Joining Newmark as Executive Managing Directors, Masin and Begrowicz are regarded as influential forces in many of Miami’s most significant corridors, including South Beach, Wynwood, the Design District and Coconut Grove. Despite their high levels of production over 15 years of partnership, the two are known for their client-first approach and integrity. Their long-standing partnership allows them to move decisively on complex assignments and deliver creative solutions tailored to each client’s goals.

“We regard this move as an incredible opportunity to take our experience and accomplishments and bring it to the next level,” said Masin. “We are more than excited to get to join the best team on the field.”

Ben Lazzareschi and David Kessler to Strengthen San Francisco Retail Advisory Group

Lazzareschi and Kessler, who join as Senior Managing Director and Associate Director, respectively, will elevate Newmark Pacific’s advisory capabilities by offering tailored strategies to meet the unique needs of San Francisco’s landscape.

The two bring a wealth of experience in retail advisory and a reputation for industry excellence, leading leasing efforts for some of the region’s most iconic properties in the Financial District, Union Square and key neighborhood corridors, with institutional landlord clients including Related, Invesco, Nuveen and others. Brands they’ve supported include Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, SoulCycle, Shake Shack, Mendocino Farms and Charles Schwab. They have also supported growth strategies and site selection for Nike, Allbirds, Warby Parker, Brandy Melville, H&M and COS, among others, positioning them as a key asset to Newmark’s growing retail business.

“Joining Newmark Pacific represents an exciting opportunity to build something meaningful in a city we care deeply about,” said Lazzareschi. “The firm’s national resources, collaborative culture and innovative leadership provide the ideal foundation for us to expand San Francisco’s retail practice and deliver exceptional value to our clients across both landlord and tenant representation.”

Experienced London Team Bolsters Newmark’s Retail Project Management Expertise
Kilner, Patel, Molloy, Roren, Archer and Tierney joined Newmark in the first quarter to form Newmark’s Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Project and Cost Management practice. Led by Kilner, the sustainability-conscious, commercially-minded construction experts will support clients in the UK and Europe, providing specialist project, program and cost management expertise across their retail, hospitality and leisure portfolios.

“These project delivery specialists are aligned with Newmark’s ambitions to be the very best real estate advisor, which is evident from their track record delivering projects for many of the world’s best-known brands,” said Kilner. “It’s an exciting time to be part of Newmark, and they are perfectly placed amongst Newmark’s industry-leading experts.”

Newmark Research cites Los Angeles as the second most-valuable retail market in the country, behind only New York City. Miami and San Francisco both also fall within the top 20 by asset value and are considered two of the most in-demand markets nationwide, with both experiencing declining retail vacancies and rising through the ranks over the past year. The London retail market has also continued to tighten, with shrinking vacancy rates driving rental rate growth. With the industry entering a third golden era, physical retail will be crucial to the consumer experience. Retailers, armed with more and better data than ever, are able to open stores with more confidence than ever, allowing flagship stores with creative branding and unique experiences to thrive.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $2.8 billion. As of March 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from 165 offices with approximately 8,100 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

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