‘Ex-C&W Services MD Natalie Craig becomes C&W Singapore CEO following profitable city enbloc sale
Arina East Residences, formerly known as La Ville Enbloc, is set to be a luxurious residential development in the heart of Kallang. The renowned location is part of the larger Master Plan to transform the Kallang area into a buzzing sports and entertainment hub. This will be achieved by enhancing the existing Singapore Sports Hub and introducing new state-of-the-art facilities and venues.
The inclusion of such sports and lifestyle amenities in the Master Plan is set to elevate the living experience of Arina East Residences’ future inhabitants. With a focus on promoting an active and vibrant community, residents can expect to be part of world-class sporting events, exciting concerts, and a wide range of recreational activities. This will undoubtedly be a dream come true for those seeking a dynamic and fulfilling lifestyle.
Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) has recently announced the appointment of Natalie Craig as the new Singapore CEO, effective April 1. This comes as a newly created role within the firm. Craig has been a managing director at C&W Services, the facilities management and engineering services division, since 2020. This division oversees a vast portfolio of 100 million sq ft, making it the largest provider of facilities management services in Singapore.
This appointment reflects the evolving buying behaviour of clients and marks the next phase of growth for the firm. As the new CEO, Craig will lead a team of over 2,000 employees from both C&W’s commercial real estate business and its sister company, C&W Services. The commercial real estate arm is based at CapitaSpring in the CBD, while C&W Services is located in Chai Chee.
With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Prior to joining C&W, she held leadership positions at CBRE, Macquarie Bank, and Minter Ellison. She holds an economics degree and a first-class honours law degree.
In a statement, Matthew Bouw, CEO of C&W Asia Pacific, emphasized the significance of the Singapore market for the firm’s business in the region. He highlighted Singapore’s status as one of the largest and most sophisticated financial centres in Asia Pacific, with over 4,200 company headquarters. He also noted its role as the gateway to ASEAN, one of the world’s fastest growing regions.
Former La Ville Enbloc, Serene Centre, was recently sold for $105 million to Apricot Capital. Meanwhile, The Assembly Place has been appointed as the asset manager for the property. This is just one example of the dynamic real estate landscape in Singapore, which Craig will be navigating in her new role as CEO of C&W Singapore.
As she takes on this new position, Craig will be at the forefront of driving C&W’s growth and development in the country. With the support of her team and her extensive experience in the industry, she is poised to lead the firm to even greater success in the ever-evolving real estate market of Singapore.