Cushman & Wakefield Expands Retail Real Estate Platform in South Florida With Two Miami Hires
MIAMI, May 26, 2026 — Cushman & Wakefield announced that retail advisors Aracibo Quintana and Marty Arrivo have joined the firm's Miami office as Executive Managing Director and Executive Director, respectively, expanding its retail platform across South Florida and the broader Americas region.
Quintana and Arrivo join Cushman & Wakefield from RIPCO Real Estate, where both previously served as Executive Vice Presidents. Prior to that, the two co-founded ACRE, a Miami-based retail advisory firm.
Deepening the South Florida Retail Bench
The additions come as South Florida continues to draw inbound population growth, international capital and new retail development — dynamics the firm cited as central to the strategic rationale for the hires. Cushman & Wakefield described the region as a gateway market for domestic and global brands seeking U.S. market entry and long-term expansion.
"Aracibo and Marty are highly respected advisors with deep market knowledge and strong relationships across the retail industry," said Victoria Malkin, President, Americas Markets at Cushman & Wakefield. "As we continue to grow our retail platform across the Americas, attracting top talent in key markets remains a priority. Their experience strengthens our ability to provide strategic advice and exceptional service to retail clients operating in an increasingly competitive environment."
The new hires are expected to work alongside Cushman & Wakefield's retail leadership across gateway markets including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, supporting clients on market entry, expansion and portfolio strategy.
Quintana: Global Brand Experience and First-to-Market Retail Concepts
Quintana brings a track record spanning more than 1,000 transactions across four continents and previously held senior real estate leadership roles at Apple and Nike. He has procured first-to-market retail concepts for brands including Nike, Lucid Motors, lululemon, Olukai, Melin, Perigold and Wayfair.
"South Florida continues to see strong demand from retailers, developers and international brands looking to expand in the U.S.," Quintana said. "The market has evolved into a critical entry point for global brands seeking long-term growth opportunities and a stronger connection to consumers across the Americas. Cushman & Wakefield's global platform and connectivity across major gateway markets positions us to help clients execute expansion strategies with both local market insight and international reach."
Arrivo: Mixed-Use Development and Hospitality Expertise
Arrivo contributes more than 24 years of retail real estate experience, with a focus on mixed-use development, large-scale project leasing strategy and tenant representation for restaurant, entertainment and hospitality brands. His work has included major retail destinations and redevelopment projects across Miami and West Palm Beach, including CityPlace, a mixed-use development by Related Companies.
"South Florida is experiencing significant retail and mixed-use development activity driven by population growth, tourism and evolving consumer demand," Arrivo said. "From Miami to Palm Beach, brands are increasingly focused on places that offer world-class consumer experiences rich in culture, community and long-term relevance with consumers. The pace of development across the region continues to create compelling opportunities for both retailers and property owners."
Firm Context
Cushman & Wakefield reported $10.3 billion in 2025 revenue across its services, leasing, capital markets and valuation business lines. The firm operates approximately 53,000 employees across more than 350 offices in nearly 60 countries.
"South Florida continues to benefit from strong capital flows, global brand expansion and long-term retail demand," said Alanna Loeffler, Senior Managing Director, Americas Retail Platform Lead at Cushman & Wakefield. "Aracibo and Marty further strengthen our ability to help clients enter and expand within the U.S. market through local execution, deep landlord relationships and connectivity to major retail hubs nationwide. Combined with the firm's research, data and analytics capabilities, this delivers a more strategic approach for retail clients navigating growth."
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Cushman & Wakefield press release, May 26, 2026: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/news/2026/05/aracibo-quintana-and-marty-arrivo-join