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2025 Next Gen Awards
New York & Tri-State

Grant Potter
Oversaw an 18,000-square-foot lease transaction for First Sentier Investors
Was involved with a 20,000-square-foot lease deal on behalf of Pointstate Capital
As a Director on Cushman & Wakefield’s Alternative Investment Advisory Group (AIAG) team, Grant Potter focuses on office tenant representation for alternative investment firms, playing a critical role in identifying new client opportunities and supporting existing client relationships.
Potter has handled several notable lease transactions, including First Sentier Investors (18,000 square feet at 1290 Avenue of the Americas), Pointstate Capital (20,000 square feet at 9 West 57th Street) and Nordic Capital (10,000 square feet at 535 Madison Avenue). He is currently active on a number of private equity and hedge fund transactions in Manhattan’s Plaza District, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 square feet.
Potter actively participates in Cushman & Wakefield’s firm-wide charitable initiatives as well as AIAG-specific causes. He also mentors college students at the Real Estate School at his alma mater, Syracuse University.
These are just a few reasons we chose Grant Potter as one of Connect CRE’s New York & Tri-State 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Connect CRE’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.
