About

Matthew Cheezem is a Vice Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Occupier Services practice and is based in South Florida.

Matthew is an established thought-leader whose practice is focused on helping organizations align operational and financial objectives with real estate solutions on a global, regional and local basis. Matthew has been consistently recognized for his involvement in the industry's most impactful matters from strategic planning through execution and across all industry sectors. Matthew rejoined C&W in November 2021 after beginning his career with the firm 18 years ago in 2003. Matthew was previously one of Cresa’s Principals that led its unprecedented growth and established the Firm as the market leader for tenant advisory services in Florida prior to JLL acquiring Cresa in December 2015. During his tenures at JLL and Cresa, Matthew served on JLL’s Integrated Portfolio Services leadership council, was the chairman of the global 'ELC' which was tasked creating and managing the education program for sales, service and ethics training. In addition, Matthew co-led Cresa's global law firm practice group.

Education

• Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business – B.S. in Finance and Applied Economics – Magna Cum Laud
• Tiger Scholar Award Winner