Melissa Gutierrez-Sullivan: Leading the Movement for a Better Future

Incorporated in New York in 1917, Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. The firm delivers a full suite of core services to occupier and investor clients in the major markets of the world. As Melissa Gutierrez-Sullivan, VP, Sustainability & Wellness at Cushman & Wakefield shares the company’s vision when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG), “We envision a world of healthy, sustainable buildings that put the wellbeing of people and the planet first. Our goal is to elevate the commercial real estate industry and beyond by taking bold action that will reduce our impact and our clients’ impact on the environment to make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future.” Melissa specifically sits under the firm’s Global Occupier Services group and has been with Cushman & Wakefield for more than three years. She has over 20 years of experience, with approximately 15 years in the sustainability sector.