Marlene L. Manzella is a Managing Director in Brokerage Services at Cushman & Wakefield's Midtown Manhattan office, where she works alongside veteran broker Patrick Murphy, Executive Vice Chairman and his affiliated KLG consulting team. With more than 20 years of experience, Marlene consistently delivers high-quality service and comprehensive solutions to corporate clients. She has held esteemed leadership positions as the Head of North America Leasing and Transactions at IBM and Head of Global Leasing at Kyndryl. These mandates encompassed managing an expansive portfolio of over 500 locations and 60 million square feet of commercial real estate. Marlene's expertise lies in assembling and leading multi-disciplinary teams in negotiating leases, renewals, expansions, and lease dispositions, providing talent-driven strategic advice, and executing complex transactions in top-tier markets across the globe. Her unique tenant perspective, in-depth understanding of the commercial construction process, and ability to deliver universal workplace solutions sets her apart in the industry.

Select Clients

MetLife, Morgan Stanley, The Walt Disney Company, KPMG, UBS Financial, Société Générale

Professional Affiliations

CoreNet Global, & The International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Education

College of Business & Economics at West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration