Director of Operations
Cushman & Wakefield
Michelle Brazil plays a critical role in ensuring Cushman & Wakefield delivers a seamless experience for clients and brokers in the Greater Los Angeles region. As director of operations, she leads complex operational initiatives, including major office transitions, “while maintaining continuity, transparency and trust.” She thoughtfully advocates for the resources her markets need and coaches her leaders to higher standards, creating “the stable, well-run platform that allows the firm’s professionals to focus on serving clients and growing the business.”
Words To Describe Them: Steady, accountable, strategic, trusted, resilient, solutions-oriented
From the Indispensable: “I consistently enable success across the organization by removing barriers, standardizing processes, and elevating both internal and external client experiences. As the region’s trusted ’go-to’ leader, I play a critical role in developing Managing Principals and operations talent, ensuring consistency and scalability across seven offices and over 600 employees. My ability to translate strategy into execution – while driving profitability, compliance, and efficiency – makes me an essential partner to leadership and a catalyst for sustained, high-impact business results.”
