8-K filed June 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET ticker CWK CIK 0001628369

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Cushman & Wakefield announces Brett White's retirement, appoints Steve Plavin as Chairman, adds two new directors

Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

Brett White resigns as Chairman/director effective July 31, 2025; will consult for $5,000/month through Feb 28, 2026.
Steve Plavin (retiring Blackstone Real Estate exec) becomes Non-Executive Chairman effective Oct 1, 2025.
Susan Daimler (former Zillow President) and Timothy Wennes (former Santander US CEO) appointed independent directors effective Aug 1, 2025.
Board will be fully independent except CEO; refreshment aimed at growth/innovation strategy unveiled in late 2024.

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Departed

Brett White

Non-Executive Chairman

CWK · Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

Effective: 2025-07-31
Successor: Stephen D. Plavin
Filed: June 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On June 19, 2025, Brett White notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of Cushman & Wakefield plc (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board, effective July 31, 2025.

Appointed

Timothy Wennes

Director

CWK · Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

Effective: 2025-08-01
Filed: June 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

appointed each of Susan Daimler and Timothy Wennes to serve as a director on the Board effective as of August 1, 2025

Appointed

Stephen D. Plavin

Chairman

CWK · Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

Effective: 2025-10-01
Filed: June 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

In addition, Mr. Plavin will become the Chairman of the Board effective October 1, 2025.

Appointed

Susan Daimler

Director

CWK · Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.

Effective: 2025-08-01
Filed: June 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

appointed each of Susan Daimler and Timothy Wennes to serve as a director on the Board effective as of August 1, 2025

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Brett White resigned as Non-Executive Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield Ltd..

Action: resigned
Role: Non-Executive Chairman

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On June 19, 2025, Brett White notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of Cushman & Wakefield plc (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board, effective July 31, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Timothy Wennes was appointed as Director at Cushman & Wakefield Ltd..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

Exact text from the filing

appointed each of Susan Daimler and Timothy Wennes to serve as a director on the Board effective as of August 1, 2025

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Stephen D. Plavin was appointed as Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield Ltd..

Action: appointed
Role: Chairman

Exact text from the filing

In addition, Mr. Plavin will become the Chairman of the Board effective October 1, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Susan Daimler was appointed as Director at Cushman & Wakefield Ltd..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

Exact text from the filing

appointed each of Susan Daimler and Timothy Wennes to serve as a director on the Board effective as of August 1, 2025

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