Newmark Continues Strategic Debt & Structured Finance Growth in Europe with Senior Hires

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Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK) announced on November 10, 2025 the appointments of Andrew Wheldon and Matthew Bailey as Managing Directors on its European Finance team to expand Debt & Structured Finance capabilities across Europe.

The hires—described as combining 50+ years of experience—support advisory coverage across asset classes including residential, offices, industrial, hospitality, data centres, energy and powered land. The move follows other recent senior additions and aims to deepen cross-border capital markets advisory and structured finance execution in Europe. Newmark said this expansion builds on U.S. growth where debt origination market share grew by a multiple of six over the past decade.

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• Two senior hires adding a combined 50+ years of experience
• Debt origination market share in U.S. grew 6x over the past decade
• Expanded coverage across multiple asset classes including data centres and living sector
• Strengthened UK/Europe bench in structured finance and living-sector debt advisory

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• None.

LONDON, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Wheldon and Matthew Bailey to its European Finance team, a move that underscores the Company's commitment to expanding its world-class capital markets advisory in Europe. Wheldon, one of the UK's leading real estate debt advisors, and Bailey, a premier structured finance investment banker, bring a combined 50-plus years of experience guiding complex transactions for top institutions. Their expertise further elevates Newmark's global Debt, Equity and Structured Finance business across asset classes such as Residential, Offices, Industrial, Hospitality, Data Centres, Energy and powered land.

Michael Lehrman, President of UK and Europe, commented:
"Newmark's continued investment in debt and structured finance is a cornerstone of our global capital markets strategy. Expanding this capability in Europe enables us to unlock cross-border capital flows, create deeper connectivity for our clients and deliver advisory solutions that match the sophistication of global capital markets today."

Newmark has invested in expanding its Capital Markets capabilities worldwide. Wheldon and Bailey, who join as Managing Directors, follow the recent appointments of Andrew Allen, Hoong Wey Woon, Max Hagelstein and Phil Creed and data centre finance specialists Oliver Weston and Hamish Smith, among others, mark a significant expansion of Newmark's Debt & Structured Finance offerings in Europe, led by Featherstone and Charlie Foster¹. In the U.S., Newmark has grown its debt origination market share by a multiple of six over the past decade².

Matthew Featherstone, Head of Debt & Structured Finance, UK & Europe, said:
"Andrew and Matthew's specialist expertise in the living sector and structured finance significantly enhances our ability to advise on complex transactions and deliver innovative financing solutions for clients. Their experience strengthens our market position and deepens the bench of senior talent driving our growth across Europe."

Andrew Wheldon joins Newmark as one of the UK's foremost living sector debt advisors. With more than two decades of experience spanning capital advisory, real estate banking, development and asset management, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK living market. Andrew previously held senior roles at RBS, Lloyds Banking Group and CBRE Capital Advisors, where he led residential debt advisory, and later founded the UK arm of a pan-European capital advisory firm.

Matthew Bailey brings a distinguished track record in structured finance, specializing in commercial mortgage-backed securities, non-performing loans, restructurings and debt capital markets. Bailey has led the origination, structuring and execution of major structured real estate bond transactions across Europe.  He previously held senior roles at UBS, Commerzbank, HSBC Investment Bank and SitusAMC, Matthew graduated with an Applauded First from Oxford University where he received a BA in German and Philosophy and a Master's in Philosophy.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $3.1 billion. As of September 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with over 8,500 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

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1 Employed by Newmark affiliate Cantor Fitzgerald

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FAQ

Who did Newmark (NMRK) appoint to its European Finance team on November 10, 2025?

Newmark appointed Andrew Wheldon and Matthew Bailey as Managing Directors on its European Finance team.

What experience do Wheldon and Bailey bring to Newmark (NMRK)?

They bring a combined 50+ years of experience in real estate debt advisory and structured finance across major European banks and advisors.

Which asset classes will Newmark (NMRK) expand coverage for in Europe?

The hires support advisory across residential, offices, industrial, hospitality, data centres, energy and powered land.

How does this hiring move affect Newmark's (NMRK) Europe strategy?

New hires aim to deepen cross-border capital flows and enhance structured finance and capital markets advisory across Europe.

What prior firms did Andrew Wheldon and Matthew Bailey work at before joining Newmark (NMRK)?

Wheldon held senior roles at RBS, Lloyds Banking Group and CBRE Capital Advisors; Bailey previously worked at UBS, Commerzbank, HSBC Investment Bank and SitusAMC.

Does Newmark (NMRK) cite past market-share gains to justify the expansion?

Yes; Newmark notes U.S. debt origination market share grew by a multiple of six over the past decade as context for its global expansion.