Cushman & Wakefield has named Andy La Dow as Managing Principal of its operations in San Diego, California.

La Dow brings over three decades of brokerage and leadership experience to the role and will oversee the strategic business growth of Cushman & Wakefield’s Advisory business in San Diego. He will report to Matt Chatham, Cushman & Wakefield’s Regional President.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, La Dow served as Colliers’ Regional Managing Director for San Diego County, where he oversaw all brokerage operations for the firm’s offices in the county. He returns to Cushman & Wakefield after having worked as a Partner with the firm’s predecessor firms during 2003 to 2015.

“We are very excited to welcome Andy back to our firm in San Diego, where he was a consistent Top Producer and leader for many years. His return speaks volumes to our extraordinary Cushman & Wakefield brand and our special culture, deep talent, and commitment to client service,” says Dan Broderick, Cushman & Wakefield’s President, Americas Advisory. “Andy is a high caliber and respected leader with an extensive background serving San Diego County with deep experience across all levels of brokerage and a multitude of service lines. He is a perfect match for this valued role and in stewarding our growth and business forward.”

Andy’s deep roots in San Diego, proven leadership and career performance puts Cushman & Wakefield in an ideal position to continue to thrive in this critical market.

“Cushman & Wakefield is a market-leading firm in San Diego, comprising highly talented and top-performing professionals across all service lines and sectors. We are excited to have Andy at the helm of this team.

“Andy’s deep roots in San Diego, proven leadership and career performance puts Cushman & Wakefield in an ideal position to continue to thrive in this critical market. His exceptional knowledge and unique well-roundedness are a great asset to our platform and importantly our spectrum of client services,” adds Matt Chatham, Cushman & Wakefield’s Regional President.

Prior to his leadership roles, La Dow had strong brokerage production experience providing client solutions on complex, high-value corporate offices lease, purchase, and build-to-suit transactions.

A recipient of numerous ‘Top Producer’ awards throughout his career and Board Member of NAIOP, La Dow says: “I am thrilled to lead Cushman & Wakefield’s robust team in San Diego, as well as reconnect more closely with many colleagues and connect with new ones.

“I have always held Cushman & Wakefield in high regard and look forward to this opportunity to help the firm continue to grow and elevate its business and position in the region. San Diego is an expanding market that has maintained solid commercial real estate fundamentals overall and remains a place that companies, workers, and residents desire to be.”