Michael Lehrman

Michael Lehrman is a prominent leader in the commercial real estate industry, serving as the Global Head of Real Estate at BGC Partners since 2011, where Michael drives the firm's real estate services and innovations. Concurrently, Lehrman holds the position of Executive Vice Chairman at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, playing a critical role in fostering collaboration and enhancing business strategies between the two organizations. As a co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Cantor Commercial Real Estate, an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, and co-founder of Global Gaming Asset Management and Branded Cities, Lehrman has significantly influenced the development of integrated resorts and digital media in real estate. Previously, Lehrman was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse, where Michael co-led the Real Estate Direct Group. Lehrman's academic credentials include an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from Columbia Business School, with additional studies at New York University and Carnegie Mellon University.