Newmark Names Roy Ng Head of Research in Hong Kong

Newmark has appointed Roy Ng, MRICS, as Head of Research in Hong Kong, the firm announced April 13, 2026. In the role, Ng will lead market research, forecasting, and thought leadership across office, industrial, retail, and capital markets, supporting clients with data-driven insights amid evolving occupier and investment conditions.

Role and Responsibilities

Ng will work closely with Newmark's regional and global research teams to expand coverage, enhance analytical rigor, and align local intelligence with global trends. His mandate spans the full commercial real estate spectrum in Hong Kong, including leasing dynamics, capital markets analysis, and strategic advisory across the Greater Pearl River Delta.

"Hong Kong represents one of the world's most complex and dynamic real estate markets," said Rhodri James, Vice Chairman in Hong Kong at Newmark. "As capital flows, occupier strategies and policy dynamics continue to shift, rigorous, locally grounded research is essential to unlocking opportunity. Roy's leadership strengthens our ability to help clients navigate the evolving landscape with clarity, conviction and a forward-looking view."

David Bitner, Executive Managing Director of Global Research at Newmark, added: "As our research capabilities deepen across key global markets, we are creating exponential new opportunities for clients — connecting regional insight with global intelligence to drive better decisions, stronger outcomes and a more integrated understanding of real estate worldwide. Roy brings a rare combination of deep regional knowledge, technical research expertise and real-world advisory experience. He strengthens our ability to deliver timely, data-driven insights that help clients navigate complexity with confidence."

Ng's Background and Experience

Ng brings more than a decade of experience across real estate research, leasing, and strategic advisory roles. His background spans commercial leasing, capital markets analysis, and regional research leadership. He has held senior positions at leading real estate firms, delivering market outlooks, forecasts, and advisory insights for investors, developers, and occupiers across Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta.

"Newmark's research is built around clarity, rigor and relevance for clients," Ng said. "I'm excited to deepen our insights across Hong Kong while connecting local intelligence with the global forces shaping occupier and investment decisions."

Strategic Context for Newmark

Newmark, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker NMRK, generated revenues of nearly $3.3 billion for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. The firm operates from approximately 175 offices with more than 9,300 professionals across four continents. The Hong Kong research expansion aligns with Newmark's broader strategy of deepening local market intelligence while connecting it to global investment and occupier trends.