Cushman & Wakefield has announced the expansion of its retail division. Daniel Kroppmanns will take over leadership of the letting department as Head of Retail Agency Germany from 1 July 2026. Kroppmanns will move from Savills to Cushman & Wakefield for this role and will be based in Düsseldorf.
He will report directly to Mario Herbst, Head of Agency & Leasing Germany at Cushman & Wakefield. This strategic appointment underscores the company's intention to further expand its presence and expertise in the retail segment, especially during a phase characterised as a market realignment.
Daniel Kroppmanns brings over 20 years of professional experience in retail letting to Cushman & Wakefield. At Savills, he was initially Co-Head Retail Agency Germany from 2019, before assuming sole responsibility as Head of Retail Agency Germany in 2021. Prior to that, he had already led the letting business in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt since 2017. Further professional stations include roles at Lührmann, JLL, and Kemper’s.
Pierre Nolte, CEO Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, commented on Kroppmanns' appointment. He emphasised that the retail market is in a phase of reorientation, where brands are reviewing their space strategies while new opportunities are emerging in city centres. Nolte highlighted that Kroppmanns is a leader who understands this dynamic and will specifically advance the letting business. His market understanding and network are a crucial building block for expanding the retail segment in Germany.
- —Head of Retail Agency Germany at Cushman & Wakefield from 1 July 2026.
- —Moving from Savills, where he was most recently Head of Retail Agency Germany.
- —Based in Düsseldorf, reporting to Mario Herbst.
- —Over 20 years of experience in retail letting.
Mario Herbst, Head of Agency & Leasing Germany at Cushman & Wakefield, added that there is again noticeable movement in the retail letting market, both among international and regional concepts. He stated that Daniel Kroppmanns possesses the operational experience and strategic clarity to leverage this momentum for clients and further expand the letting business. This appointment is intended to strengthen Cushman & Wakefield's position in a recovering market.
