DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2025 — Newmark is adding two senior professionals to its growing Middle East Valuation & Advisory division, naming as Senior Director and Head of Valuations for the Middle East and as Director. Together, the pair brings over three decades of combined expertise in valuation, asset management, and strategic consulting across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These hires mark the ongoing expansion of Newmark’s valuation and advisory capabilities in the Gulf, aligning with the firm’s broader global growth strategy and addressing the rising demand for high-quality consulting services throughout the Middle East.

“Benjamin and Jonathan offer profound market knowledge, demonstrated leadership skills, and a nuanced grasp of intricate, multi-asset portfolios in the Middle East,” stated , Senior Managing Director of Newmark’s Middle East Valuation & Advisory division. “Their appointments enhance Newmark’s advisory strengths and reaffirm our dedication to supporting clients as they navigate the region’s vibrant, rapidly growing markets.”

Cullum joins Newmark with over two decades of leadership experience in the UK and Middle East, providing guidance on large mixed-use projects, banking portfolios, and government-backed strategic initiatives in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Most recently, he held the position of Head of Valuations and Advisory for MENA at Chestertons International. In that role, he restructured and led a cross-border team responsible for delivering over $21 billion in annual real estate valuations, while driving substantial revenue growth and improving regulatory adherence across the region. Earlier, he served as General Manager and Country Head for Hamptons International & Partners in Oman, where he supervised valuation, strategic asset management, development consulting, and property management operations.

Jeffrey has a solid track record of transforming large-scale real estate portfolios and enhancing performance for institutional owners. Most recently, he led asset management at Osool Integrated Real Estate Company—fully owned by GOSI—overseeing more than 30 assets consisting of over 300 buildings valued at more than SAR 30 billion. Jeffrey previously held senior roles at Eltizam Asset Management Group and Knight Frank, where he led the UAE-wide valuation team.

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