Cushman & Wakefield appoints senior leaders to APAC & EMEA team

Cushman & Wakefield has announced the addition of Richard Pickering and Alvin So to its APAC & EMEA Multi-Markets leadership team to enhance its service delivery to clients across multiple markets.

Richard Pickering and Alvin So

Richard Pickering has been appointed as the director of Strategic Foresight & Intelligence, APAC & EMEA, while Alvin So will take on the role of head of Strategy & Execution, Multi-Markets, APAC & EMEA. 
Pickering will focus on incorporating forward-looking insights into client strategies to help them prepare for and leverage long-term trends, such as the impact of AI on the built environment. He previously served as the head of Innovation, EMEA, and chief strategy officer for the UK & Ireland business, where he was instrumental in integrating data and intelligence tools.
So will be responsible for expanding the Multi-Markets client offering, ensuring consistent delivery, and driving growth. He brings nearly 15 years of experience in strategy and M&A roles within Cushman & Wakefield to his new position.
James Young, president - Markets, APAC & EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Global clients demand more than local market expertise, they need a partner who can anticipate change and deliver seamlessly across borders. By strengthening our Multi-Markets leadership, Cushman & Wakefield is positioned to provide the insight, consistency, and execution that empowers clients to lead in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape.”
Richard Pickering, director of Strategic Foresight & Intelligence, APAC & EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield, commented: “The real estate sector is facing a period of profound change, driven by technology, structural and consumer shifts. Our focus is to help clients see what’s coming next, cut through the noise, and act early to translate uncertainty into opportunity and long-term value.”
Alvin So, head of Strategy & Execution, Multi-Markets, APAC & EMEA, added: “As we grow, we are able to leverage the insight and capability across our global platform to deliver enhanced client service wherever we operate, supporting long-term revenue growth.”