Newmark Appoints Shanting Wong as Head of Research for Singapore Office and Industrial Real Estate Markets

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) has appointed Shanting Wong as Director and Head of Research in Singapore, the firm announced Feb. 24, 2026. Wong will lead Newmark's local research function, overseeing market intelligence across office real estate, industrial real estate, capital markets and residential sectors.

Role and Responsibilities in Singapore Office and Industrial Real Estate

Based in Singapore, Wong will focus on delivering data-driven insights, advanced analytics and forward-looking research to support client strategy and advisory execution. Her mandate spans office leasing, industrial real estate, capital markets and residential sectors.

Chris Carver, MRICS, MSISV, AAPI, Executive Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific, Valuation & Advisory at Newmark, said the appointment addresses the growing complexity clients face in the Singapore market.

"Singapore is a critical market within Asia-Pacific, and research plays a central role in how we advise clients navigating increasingly complex conditions," Carver said. "Shanting brings deep regional expertise, strong analytical capability and a brokerage-informed perspective that will meaningfully enhance the insight we deliver to our clients."

David Bitner, Executive Managing Director of Global Research at Newmark, framed the hire as part of a broader commitment to consistent, data-driven advisory for clients worldwide.

"Newmark's research is a core differentiator for the firm globally," Bitner said. "Expanding dedicated research leadership in Singapore reinforces our commitment to delivering consistent, data-driven insight that supports informed decision-making for clients worldwide."

Wong's Background: 18 Years Across Singapore and Asia-Pacific

Wong brings more than 18 years of experience across Singapore and Asia-Pacific real estate markets. Prior to joining Newmark, she served as Senior Vice President and Head of Research and Market Intelligence at ERA Singapore, where she led the research function and spearheaded flagship thought leadership initiatives, including the widely cited My Dream Home Survey.

Before ERA Singapore, Wong held senior research and consultancy roles at JLL and Knight Frank, advising institutional and corporate clients on market strategy, occupier trends, due diligence and retail consultancy assignments across Asia-Pacific.

"I'm excited to join Newmark at a time when data, analytics and local market insight are playing an increasingly important role," Wong said. "Newmark's integrated advisory business and strong momentum across Asia-Pacific present a compelling opportunity to deliver research that is both rigorous and highly relevant to clients' strategic decisions."

Newmark's Research Platform

Newmark describes itself as a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers. The firm has stated it has continued to strengthen its research offering globally, though specific details of other recent research hires or office openings were not provided in the announcement.