Several CoreNet Global members have been included in GlobeSt.com‘s recently released Women of Influence compilation:
- CHRISTINA CLARK As managing principal at Cresa, Christina Clark works with rapidly growing technology companies and manages more than 6 million square feet in global real estate portfolios. Her client list includes Twitter, Palo Alto Networks and New Relic, and she is regularly named one of the firm’s top producers year-over-year. Last year alone, she closed more than $200 million in lease transaction value and negotiated leases early to secure more favorable terms for her clients. She is actively involved in the industry through CoreNet Global’s Northern California Chapter, Global Young Leaders Board and the Board of Commercial Real Estate Women.
- SARAH-LYNN CINQUEGRANI In her storied 16-year career, Sarah-Lynn Cinquegrani has worked in every facet of the industry, starting as a tenant services coordinator. Today, she is the SVP of global real estate services at Bank of America, where she oversees more than 950 locations totaling nearly 8 million square feet in 16 central US states. The job involves leading a team of 15,000 employees and closing an average of 245 lease transactions annually. Last year, Cinquegrani oversaw a $250 million investment in the firm’s Chicago colocation strategy to invest in flexible workspaces. Outside of the office, she is an active member of industry organizations, including HOLA and CoreNet Global.
- PAY WU For more than 25 years, Pay Wu has represented corporate decision makers and is known for guiding strategy, operations and workplace initiatives for large corporations. As the executive managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, Wu leads a team of 2,500, focusing on building client relationships, both old and new, and in driving the firm’s financial performance. Last year, she was promoted to Tri-State regional lead of global occupier services, and she has expanded to advise clients on smart buildings, robotics processing, labor strategies and market deployment. Outside of the office, Wu serves as senior advisor for CoreNet Global’s New York City chapter.
- LYNN G. KIOUS Newmark Knight Frank A more than 30-year industry veteran with a depth of leadership experience, Lynn Kious has achieved countless professional accomplishments and accolades throughout her career. Within her role as senior managing director at Newmark Knight Frank, Kious serves as a corporate advisory services specialist; representing global multi-market companies. In 2019, she led her team to complete $230 million in global transaction volume, including $193 million in sales and 470,000 square feet of lease negotiations, while consistently surpassing clients’ financial targets by 15% to 30%. She serves on the executive steering committee for the firm’s network of women and she is an active member and former board member of CoreNet Global and CoreNet Southern California. She is a top ranked Senior Leader of Corporate Real Estate faculty member and a passionate volunteer; raising awareness for homeless women in downtown Los Angeles.