Cushman & Wakefield said Wednesday it had appointed Robert Thornburgh, SIOR, CCIM, FRICS as regional president of the Southwest Region, including Southern California, Nevada, Phoenix, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. Based in Los Angeles, Thornburgh will oversee Cushman & Wakefield’s strategic growth of the Southwest, including client service delivery, talent development and recruiting, while developing strong partnerships across the firm’s service lines.

Thornburgh reports to Victoria Malkin, president, Americas Markets for Cushman & Wakefield. “We are thrilled to welcome Robert to Cushman & Wakefield as he takes on this important leadership role,” said Malkin. “His significant experience and expertise of brokerage operations and the fundamentals of our industry combined with his service-oriented approach to clients will help propel our business forward, in the Southwest and across the Americas.”

Before joining Cushman & Wakefield, Thornburgh served as the chief executive of Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), the world’s premier organization for industrial and office brokers with more than 4,000 members. While at the helm of SIOR, Thornburgh developed a strategic plan that improved member retention, increased membership and elevated brand recognition throughout the industry. 

“I look forward to this incredible opportunity to lead and further strengthen our deep client relationships throughout the Southwest region, helping investors and occupiers source opportunities in both established and emerging markets,” said Thornburgh. “I am also excited to work more closely and collaborate with Cushman & Wakefield’s highly respected roster of professionals in the Southwest and beyond.”