remains deeply concerned for his employees’ individual professional success within the company. His transparency allows histeam to serve clients and perform at a superior level.Demonstrating an inspirational leadership model to all membersof his team, his level-headedness and practicality additionallyproves beneficial to clients.
ALISON LEWIS
Newmark Knight Frank
A member of Newmark Knight
Frank’s executive leadership
team, Alison Lewis serves as
chief administration officer
for the firm. Providing guid-
ance and oversight on corpo-
rate strategy, shared services
and office operations, Lewis
works to improve company
services for employees by iden-
tifying efficiencies and lever-
aging technology. She was
responsible for the firm’s 2020
rebrand and digital transfor-
mation, and she led exponential growth for the firm by develop-
ing strategic human resource initiatives to address evolving
needs. In addition to evaluating social responsibility and sustain-
able practices, Lewis strives to foster a value-based culture that
accommodates employees’ needs. Placing an emphasis on profes-
sional development and promoting talent from within, she has
successfully secured a stronger bottom line for the firm. Through
her holistic approach, she recently restructured and built-out the
firm’s national public relations platform, and also cultivated a
new in-house, branding team. Within the industry, she holds a
reputation as a champion for diversity. She strives to bring more
women and people of color into the workforce through various
initiatives and mentoring. As a highly effective leader, she exe-
cutes a rare balance of straightforward, strong and authoritative
communication, while being thoughtful, kind and approachable.
She excels in recognizing and motivating great talent in effort to
bring concepts to life. Her vision allows her to set bold goals, as
she provides her team with the space and ability to grow and
thrive. Through transparency, humility and strong emotional
intelligence, she cares deeply about her employee’s success, and
equally about their well-being. Always prepared to offer her can-
did feedback, she is upfront, genuine and strong in her convic-
tions, while refusing to sweat the small things. She continues to
yield ideal outcomes, while generating welcoming, inclusive
atmospheres as a tangible contribution to the firm.
MITTI LIEBERSOHN
Avison Young
Responsible for business development, recruitment, increasingrevenue and building strategic industry relationships at AvisonYoung, Mitti Liebersohn works to elevate the firm’s positionwithin the New York City marketplace. With more than 35 years ofexperience in representing premier corporations in transactionstotaling more than 30 million square feet, he has been instrumental in negotiating countless, complex, leasing transactionsthroughout his career. Recognized nationally as an accomplishedindustry professional, Liebersohn now serves Avison Young aspresident and managing director of the company’s New York Cityoffice. Under his leadership, the firm has grown from 70 profes
