Stephen Merkel Appointed Chairman of Newmark's Board of Directors
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Newmark Group (NMRK) has announced significant leadership changes, with Stephen Merkel being appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors. This appointment follows Howard W. Lutnick's stepping down from his positions as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board after his confirmation as the 41st Secretary of Commerce by the United States Senate.
Merkel, who will maintain his roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, brings over 30 years of experience and has been with Newmark since its acquisition by BGC Partners. He currently serves as Executive Vice Chairman, Executive Managing Director, and General Counsel for the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies.
Additionally, Kyle Lutnick will join the Board. He most recently served as Global Managing Director of Knotel, Inc., Newmark's flexible office and workspace business, and previously held positions in the company's retail advisory team.
Positive
- Appointment of experienced leader Stephen Merkel as Chairman, bringing 30+ years of industry expertise
- Continuity in leadership with Merkel retaining existing executive roles
- Addition of Kyle Lutnick to the board brings flexible workspace expertise
Negative
- Departure of Howard Lutnick as Executive Chairman could create temporary leadership transition uncertainty
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Kyle Lutnick will also join the Board
Mr. Merkel, who has been with the Company since its acquisition by BGC Partners, Inc., will also retain his roles as Newmark's Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Kyle Lutnick will also join as a member of the Board.
"Stephen has been one of my closest advisors for more than 30 years," said Howard Lutnick. "He is an outstanding leader who understands the core of our firm. With his experience and dedication to the Company, I am confident in the success of the firm as I take on a new role serving the American people."
Mr. Merkel is Executive Vice Chairman, Executive Managing Director, and General Counsel for the Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. group of companies, which includes Newmark Group, Inc., BGC Group, Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Prior to joining Cantor Fitzgerald in 1993, Mr. Merkel was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Goldman Sachs & Co., dedicated to the J. Aron Division. Before that, he was an associate with the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. He also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Irving R. Kaufman of the
Mr. Merkel is currently on the Board of Trustees for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and on the Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation. Mr. Merkel lives with his wife, Robin Shanus, and has three adult children, David, Gabe and Leo.
Kyle Lutnick most recently served as Global Managing Director of Knotel, Inc., Newmark's flexible office and workspace business. Prior to that, he was Knotel's General Manager of
In separate releases, Newmark today announced additional Executive and Board changes. Please visit ir.nmrk.com.
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 December 31, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of nearly
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