Kathrine Gillis Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Director of Brokerage in Dallas-Fort Worth

DALLAS, May 29, 2026 — Cushman & Wakefield has named Kathrine Gillis as Director of Brokerage for its Dallas-Fort Worth operations, the firm announced Thursday, adding a veteran of Texas retail real estate and sales management to lead brokerage efforts in the region.

Role and Responsibilities in North Texas

In her new position, Gillis will focus on enabling brokers and brokerage teams to perform at peak level while advancing the firm's business objectives, culture, and talent strategies across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. According to Cushman & Wakefield, her efforts will be directed at driving performance, supporting professional development, and ensuring that the firm's brokers in North Texas are equipped to leverage its platform and thought leadership to optimize client services and build market share.

"I am excited to join Cushman & Wakefield as Director of Brokerage and to contribute to the firm's continued growth across Dallas and Texas," Gillis said in a statement. "This role presents a meaningful opportunity to further develop our brokerage talent, strengthen our already formidable culture and advance strategies that position our professionals and company for long-term success. With Cushman & Wakefield's strong legacy in Dallas-Fort Worth and impressive growth trajectory, we are uniquely positioned to capture the region's momentum, leveraging our industry-leading talent and thought leadership to deliver data-driven insights and solutions for clients across service lines."

Chris Hipps, Cushman & Wakefield's Executive Regional Director in Texas, said the hire was a deliberate fit for the firm's North Texas ambitions. "Kathrine is the ideal leader for our brokerage efforts in Dallas-Fort Worth," Hipps said. "She brings a keen grasp of client services and how to innovate and leverage the firm's platform to add value to our advisory business. She will be an invaluable partner and play an instrumental role in building upon our success in North Texas."

Background in Retail Real Estate and Sales Management

Gillis joins Cushman & Wakefield from CBRE, where she most recently led retail advisory for Texas. Prior to that role, she served as Sales Management Director for North Texas at the same firm. Gillis is a graduate of the University of Alabama.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global commercial real estate services firm with approximately 53,000 employees across more than 350 offices in nearly 60 countries. The firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion in 2025 across its core service lines of services, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other.