Meet Stephanie Greene, Cushman & Wakefield’s New Global CSO

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services firms, operating across 60 countries with approximately 52,000 employees.

It has announced Stephanie Greene as its new Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Sustainability Services.

She brings more than 20 years of experience across real estate, energy and sustainability to her new role.

Stephanie’s career history

After achieving a degree in Earth Systems, Environmental Science, Economics and Policy from Stanford University, Stephanie began her career at BSR as an Associate for Advisory Services.

At BSR, she developed skills in ESG management, working with Fortune 500 companies to develop corporate sustainability strategies.

In 2012, Stephanie joined Pacific Gas and Electric Company, working in electric vehicles, renewable energy, energy policy and planning.

She became a Director for Electric Vehicles Strategy and Policy and a Director for Energy Procurement.

After seven years at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Stephanie joined RMI, where she focused on building electrification and carbon-free buildings.

She led a 70-person carbon-free buildings team, working on policy, electrification, retrofit acceleration and portfolio solutions.

Most recently, Stephanie worked at CBRE, joining the company in 2023.

Up until December 2025, she held the role of Global Head of Sustainability Advisory - Senior Managing Director, where she built and scaled a revenue-generating advisory platform.

Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Stephanie said: “I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined Cushman & Wakefield as Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Sustainability Services.

“After two decades at the intersection of real estate, energy and sustainability, I’ve come to believe that the firms with the greatest ability to move the needle on climate and sustainability are those that can translate ambitious goals into execution at scale – and that’s exactly what drew me to this role.

“I will lead the firm’s global sustainability strategy and consulting platform, partnering with occupiers and investors to enhance operational performance, resilience and long-term value across real estate portfolios, while also guiding Cushman & Wakefield’s enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives.

“I’m energised by this unique opportunity to drive value for our occupier and investor clients.”

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Cushman & Wakefield’s wider leadership

In her new position, Stephanie will work under Cushman & Wakefield’s CEO, Michelle MacKay.

Michelle oversees the global business and all its operations.

She previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer, where she led the firm’s EMEA region.

She has previously worked at iStar, UBS, JP Morgan and The Hartford Financial Services Group.

Michelle first joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2018 as a member of its Board of Directors.

She has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial real estate executive, with expertise in unlocking value for real estate assets and companies.

Upon her appointment to CEO in 2023, Michelle said: “I’m looking forward to leading this great firm through its next chapter of strategic growth. 

“Cushman & Wakefield’s unique entrepreneurial culture and employee expertise position us to not only successfully navigate the current challenges in commercial real estate services, but to also deliver long-term value, profitability and growth.

“I look forward to partnering with Andrew and collaborating with our teams around the world to amplify our positive impact for clients, shareholders and the cities and communities in which we operate.”