New York, September 28th / PRNewswire / -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company") announced the appointment of Mike Whitaker as the Chief Information Officer of the Newmark Group.
Whitaker will report to the Chief Operating Officer Luis Alvarado and work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer Kyle Lutnick to advance the technology, data, and information strategy of Newmark. He will also serve as a member of the company's Executive Committee.
In this position, Whitaker will provide strategic oversight over the technical, data, and information-related initiatives of Newmark's various businesses, ensuring that the company's technical strategy aligns with its long-term growth objectives and operational priorities. Sridhar Potineni, the Chief Information Officer, along with the technical leadership team, will report to Whitaker.
Alvarado indicates that "technology and information are becoming increasingly central in how Newmark provides advice to customers, operates on a global scale, and implements growth strategies. As the pace of innovation continues to accelerate, we must continue to focus on building scalable, secure, and data-driven capabilities within the company. Mike has extraordinary and profound experience in leading global technology organizations, and his guidance will play an important role in helping the company implement its strategic priorities and continue to evolve for the future."
Whitaker also serves as the Group Chief Information Officer for Cantor Fitzgerald, and has previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer. He joined the company in 2024 from Citigroup; during his 15-year tenure at Citigroup, he held several senior technical leadership roles, eventually becoming the head of operations and technology, and became a member of the bank's executive management team. Before joining Citigroup, Whitaker held senior technical leadership positions at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital, responsible for global fixed income, global equity and principal brokerage business, e-commerce, as well as algorithmic trading technology functions.
“Newmark is located at the intersection of real estate, data, and technology, and has a unique positioning. I look forward to working closely with leaders at all levels of the company to further enhance our technical capabilities, support our talented team, and help advance the strategic priorities that will drive the company into the next phase of growth.”
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc (Nasdaq: NMRK) and its subsidiary (“Newmark”) are global leaders in commercial real estate consulting and services for large institutional investors, other owners, global enterprises, other users, and lenders. Newmark is goal-oriented and excellence-driven; its integrated platform is specifically designed to deliver outstanding results for clients. For the 12 months ending June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenue in excess of $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners had more than 195 offices on four continents and over 10,000 professionals. For more information, please visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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