Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Victoria Lake As CFO For APAC, EMEA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, has appointed Victoria Lake as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Based in London, Lake will oversee all finance functions across both regions, working closely with regional leadership and global teams to drive growth and profitability.

Cushman & Wakefield Global CFO, Neil Johnston said Lake’s appointment would support the continued evolution of the firm’s finance capabilities.

In a statement, he highlighted her track record in leading finance transformation initiatives that enhance decision-making and deliver profitable growth.

Meanwhile, its Chief Executive for APAC & EMEA, Matthew Bouw said Lake’s expertise would accelerate the company’s transition into a more integrated and digitally enabled platform, including the use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to boost productivity and expand client solutions.

Lake joins from Accenture, where she served as Deputy CFO for its EMEA business. During her tenure, she held several leadership roles, including Managing Director in corporate development, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, including deals involving sustainability-focused companies.

She began her career at Deloitte and has extensive experience across audit, advisory, financial reporting, strategic planning and client transactions.

Commenting on her appointment, Lake said the company aligns with her focus on leveraging data to drive innovation and improved outcomes, adding that she looks forward to contributing to its next phase of growth.

-- BERNAMA