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Newmark Expands APAC Presence with Korea Launch, Appointing John Pritchard as Country Head
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Newmark Expands APAC Presence with Korea Launch, Appointing John Pritchard as Country Head

2025-12-16 06:00 Last Updated At:06:15

NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces it has established its Korean flagship in Seoul, hiring a seasoned leadership team across multiple disciplines. The office, located in the IFC Complex in Yeouido, officially opens this month and will focus on all industry verticals and asset classes. The business will be led by John Pritchard serving as Managing Director and Country Head. Pritchard brings nearly two decades of experience, having advised global corporates on some of the Korean market's largest occupier transactions.

"Our entry into Korea reflects Newmark's continued evolution as a truly global firm," said Barry Gosin, Chief Executive Officer of Newmark. "Korea is one of Asia's most advanced and rapidly growing economies, defined by innovation and global influence. Establishing a presence here allows us to support corporations expanding internationally and deliver world-class advisory services to clients entering the market. This reinforces our long-term commitment to building a connected, future-focused platform that meets the evolving needs of global clients."

Together with Pritchard, the launch of Newmark's operations in Korea will include a dynamic team operating across key service disciplines. Collectively, the team arrives from leading multinational commercial real estate firms, contributing a broad spectrum of expertise across Korea's most active sectors.

  • Karis Kim, Head of Retail, Tenant Representation: Karis has led flagship retail mandates for the world's largest global brands across Korea, driving market-defining transactions and shaping the country's modern retail landscape.
  • Judy Jang, Head of Research: With over two decades of experience, Judy is well known for best-practice research and for pioneering sector specific market reports. Prior to joining Newmark, she built research platforms at leading global commercial real estate firms.
  • Miji Kyung, Associate Director: Miji advises multinational clients on their Korean corporate real estate strategy. Miji is a leader for the multinational office tenant representation platform, working closely along side Pritchard.
  • Sienna Ahn,Senior Manager, Tenant Representation: Sienna specializes in market intelligence and leasing advisory across Seoul and Korea's key secondary markets.
  • Leadley Park, Senior Manager, Tenant Representation: Leadley's background includes retail and office advisory for global fast-fashion and F&B brands.
  • Chan Joung, Manager, Tenant Representation: Chan advises Korean corporations on overseas expansion strategies across office, logistics, and industrial assets.

"Newmark's business in Korea embodies the next generation of real estate advisory – tech-enabled, insight-driven, and globally connected," said John Pritchard, Managing Director and Country Head – Korea. "As the world's 10th-largest economy and a global leader in sectors including technology, automotive, logistics, and finance, the country's outward investment momentum and deep corporate sophistication make it a central gateway for international occupiers and investors. With an accomplished leadership team already in place, we are establishing a presence that connects Korea's most innovative enterprises to opportunities worldwide."

As one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate firms in the world, Newmark continues to invest in expanding its capabilities, infrastructure, and geographic footprint, building on its record of sustained growth and its commitment to excellence across service lines and geographies. The opening of Newmark's Korea office follows recent expansions in Bangalore, Chennai, Dubai, Singapore, Munich and Paris.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $3.1 billion. As of September 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with over 8,500 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

 

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Newmark Expands APAC Presence with Korea Launch, Appointing John Pritchard as Country Head

Newmark Expands APAC Presence with Korea Launch, Appointing John Pritchard as Country Head

Newmark Expands APAC Presence with Korea Launch, Appointing John Pritchard as Country Head

Newmark Expands APAC Presence with Korea Launch, Appointing John Pritchard as Country Head

The legacy of the iconic Seagull 1963 evolves with the brand's first split-seconds complication, offering haute horology at an accessible price point as Seagull Watch accelerates its global strategy.

TIANJIN, China, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seagull Watch, a historic manufacturer with over seven decades of mechanical expertise, today announced the global debut of its highly anticipated the Seagull Rattrapante Chronograph Blue Dial Limited Edition, a timepiece that marries historical lineage with cutting-edge mechanical innovation. The launch coincides with a significant milestone for the brand: the inauguration of its global official website at en.seagullwatch.com, which went alive in August, 2025, underscoring Seagull's deepened commitment to its international clientele.

This new Seagull Rattrapante Limited Edition, or split-seconds chronograph, first showcased at 2025 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair — answers a growing call from global watch enthusiasts for sophisticated complications without the prohibitive cost. It establishes a new value benchmark in its category, solidifying Seagull's reputation for "accessible haute horology".

The First Impression: Seagull Rattrapante

The Seagull Rattrapante presents an eye-catching interpretation of the brand's first split-seconds chronograph. Its Grade 5 titanium case is complemented by a multi-layered layout featuring recessed subdials and a tachymeter scale, creating strong visual depth and clarity. The aerospace-grade titanium case provides outstanding corrosion resistance, lightweight comfort, and hypoallergenic properties.

An independent pusher at 10 o'clock controls the rattrapante hand, enabling intermediate lap timing and multi-event measurement—complications traditionally reserved for far higher-priced luxury timepieces. Despite its engineering complexity, the watch maintains a sleek and contemporary presence, weighing just 70 grams with a 42.5 mm case diameter and a 16 mm thickness.

Inside, the Rattrapante is powered by Seagull's new in-house ST1961-2 calibre, a manual-wound movement that highlights the brand's capabilities in high-end chronograph manufacture. The ST1961-2 is the direct evolution of the legendary ST19 series that powered the original Seagull 1963, the first aviation chronograph of modern China.

"The original ST19 movement laid the foundation for our chronograph legacy," said Li Jiaqi, the head of Seagull Innovation Team. "With the ST1961, we integrated a fully realized split-seconds mechanism—one of the most respected complications in watchmaking—making it as China's first developed rattrapante chronograph."

The Seagull Rattrapante Chronograph Blue Dial Limited Edition is now available in 500 pieces, priced at US$4,299, exclusively through the global online flagship site: en.seagullwatch.com.

A Brand with a Legacy, A Vision for the Future

Since 1955, Seagull Watch has been a leader in Asian mechanical watchmaking, manufacturing its own movements and developing complex mechanisms like tourbillons and perpetual calendars, also pioneering the "tri-complication" (tourbillon, minute repeater and perpetual calendar) in China watchmaking. The brand has become a symbol of the nation's progress in modern horology.

Seagull's leadership in innovation is reflected in its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which includes more than 1,170 authorized patents—among them 25 international patents.

It is also one of the few watchmakers worldwide with a fully vertically integrated manufacturing system, producing 11 movement series and over 200 movement variants that supply a significant share of the global mechanical watch industry. Among them, the ST19 series is especially well regarded by collectors around the world.

Recent appearances at events such as the 2025 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 78th Cannes International Film Festival underscore the brand's growing global presence.

According to Xu Chuangyue (徐創越/George Xu), CEO of Tianjin Seagull Watch Group, Seagull has seen overseas revenue growth of 100% to 200% over the past three quarters, with finished watches (excluding movement sales) now accounting for approximately 10% of international business — demonstrating robust growth potential.

The launch of Seagull global official website marks an important step in enhancing customer access to authenticated Seagull watch products, warranty services, and after-sales support. As the brand expands, Seagull plans to further develop its local network of boutiques and service centers, bringing Eastern watchmaking craftsmanship to a broader worldwide audience.

About Seagull Watch:

Founded in 1955 as the Tianjin Watch Factory, Seagull Watch is one of Asia's most established mechanical watch manufacturers. The brand is known for its vertically integrated production capabilities, spanning movement engineering, component manufacturing, and full watch assembly. Celebrated for the iconic Seagull 1963 aviation chronograph and its expertise in high-complication horology, Seagull has become a leading representative of "Eastern craftsmanship meets mechanical mastery", earning a respected place among global mechanical watch enthusiasts and collectors.

Media Contacts:

Seagull Watch Official Website: en.seagullwatch.com

Seagull Watch Marketing Team
marketing@seagullwatch.com

Suri Su
Sugj_ho@seagullwatch.com

 

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Seagull Watch Unveils New Rattrapante Chronograph and Announces Global Official Website Launch

Seagull Watch Unveils New Rattrapante Chronograph and Announces Global Official Website Launch

Seagull Watch Unveils New Rattrapante Chronograph and Announces Global Official Website Launch

Seagull Watch Unveils New Rattrapante Chronograph and Announces Global Official Website Launch

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