Newmark Knight Frank (NKF), one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms, today announced that it has hired Sean Moynihan as Executive Vice President and Market Leader for the company’s Atlanta office. Moynihan’s initial goals are focused on creating a modern, next-generation workplace that will enable NKF to attract top talent at all levels.

Having originally joined NKF in 2003 as a tenant rep, Moynihan returns to the firm after holding a variety of executive positions across the commercial real estate industry. Moynihan’s extensive leasing track record includes a 106,000-square-foot build-to-suit for Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough at Atlantic Station, a 108,000-square-foot early restructure and expansion of the global headquarters for Immucor Gamma, and a relocation and consolidation of First Data’s 184,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta.

In his new role, Moynihan will apply his learnings in the industry, as well as his experience as a soccer coach, to lead the NKF Atlanta team.

"We are very pleased to welcome Sean back to Newmark Knight Frank," said Lou Alvarado, Chief Revenue Officer and East Region Market Leader at NKF. "Sean's unique skill set, extensive network of contacts and ability to coach will be extremely valuable as we continue to build out our various service lines and embark on a new hiring initiative in Atlanta. He has the vision and know-how to take NKF to the next level, and we have full confidence in his leadership ability as we begin an exciting new chapter for this office."

In conjunction with his professional soccer background, Moynihan also serves as a coaching director, and past president, for Gwinnett Soccer Academy (GSA), one of Georgia’s largest youth soccer clubs. Before turning pro with the New Jersey Stallions (USL), he competed at the NCAA Division 1 level as a three-year starter and captain for Monmouth University in New Jersey. Moynihan has also been heavily involved with the Buckhead YMCA, including volunteer of the year in 2014, where he served on the board of directors for 12 years.

"There is incredible positive momentum at NKF, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to mentor this team and oversee an expansion that will position our firm as a top contender in metro Atlanta," Moynihan said. "As with soccer, in this business you win with people, and that’s why finding the right people is so critical. We will start by investing in our company culture, which includes incorporating a more modern and functional workspace that appeals to today’s real estate professional.”

Moynihan is taking over for former NKF Regional Managing Director Brett Hunsaker who left NKF to pursue other opportunities.

“I have big shoes to fill, and I’m thankful for Brett’s assistance in making this a seamless transition,” said Moynihan.

Moynihan comes to NKF from IBT Enterprises where he assisted clients in achieving an enhanced consumer experience and drove revenue through innovative concepts and high-quality design. He has also held executive positions at Avison Young and Carter.

About Newmark Knight Frank

Newmark Knight Frank, operated by Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRK), is one of the world's leading and most trusted commercial real estate advisory firms, offering a complete suite of services and products for both owners and occupiers. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NKF's 16,000 professionals operate from approximately 430 offices on six continents. NKF’s investor/owner services and products include investment sales, agency leasing, property management, valuation and advisory, diligence, underwriting, government-sponsored enterprise lending, loan servicing, debt and structured finance and loan sales. Occupier services and products include tenant representation, real estate management technology systems, workplace and occupancy strategy, global corporate services consulting, project management, lease administration and facilities management. For further information, visit www.ngkf.com.