Cushman & Wakefield plc

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant: ☒Filed by a Party other than the Registrant:☐

Cushman & Wakefield plc

(Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the Registrant)

To assist you in reviewing the proposals to be voted upon at the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), we have summarized important information contained in this Proxy Statement. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider, and you should carefully read the entire Proxy Statement before voting.

Voting

Shareholders of record as of March 27, 2025 (the “Record Date”) may cast their votes in any of the following ways:

INTERNET

Visit www.investorvote.com/CWK.You will need the multi-digit number included in your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice of availability of proxy materials (“notice card”).

PHONE

Call +1 800 652-8683 or the number on your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice card. You will need the multi-digit number included in your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice card.

MAIL

If you received a paper copy of the proxy materials by mail, you may send your completed and signed proxy card or voting instruction form to the address listed on your proxy card or voting instruction form.

AT THE ANNUAL MEETING (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON)

To vote online during the meeting, you will need to access the virtual meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card or notice card that you received (if you are a shareholder of record) or by registering for access to the meeting as described in this Proxy Statement (if you are a beneficial owner). If you plan to attend the meeting in person and you are a shareholder of record, you will need to bring a picture ID and proof of ownership of your ordinary shares as of the Record Date. If your ordinary shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or other nominee and you want to vote in person, then you will need to obtain a legal proxy from the institution that holds your ordinary shares indicating that you were the beneficial owner as of the Record Date. All in-person attendees will also be required to follow any security protocols issued by the building where the Annual Meeting is held.

If you physically attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person, or if you attend virtually and vote electronically during the meeting, your vote during the meeting will replace any earlier vote.

PROXY SUMMARY INFORMATION

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

Summary of Director Nominees

The following table provides summary information about each of the director nominees standing for election at the Annual Meeting.

(1)Independent Director

PROXY SUMMARY INFORMATION

2024 Highlights

2024 Highlights

Overview

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global commercial real estate services firm. Led by an experienced executive team and driven by approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and approximately 60 countries, we deliver exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners, managing approximately 6.0 billion square feet of commercial real estate space globally and offering a broad suite of services through our integrated and scalable platform. Our business is focused on meeting the increasing demands of our clients through comprehensive service offerings including (i) Services, (ii) Leasing, (iii) Capital markets and (iv) Valuation and other services.

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier brand in the industry, setting the standard across the built environment by providing effective problem-solving through quality advice and execution. We believe our key differentiator is our extraordinary talent and their cognitive flexibility, which together form the collective expertise known as the “Cushman & Wakefield Brain.”

To support our vision, we are investing in advanced technologies and innovative practices. This includes leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making processes, helping to ensure our clients receive the most insightful and forward-thinking solutions. Furthermore, we aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning, encouraging our team members to pursue professional development and stay ahead of industry trends.

Our approach to client relationships is centered on collaboration and transparency. By building strong partnerships based on trust and mutual respect, we seek to ensure that our clients' needs are met with the highest level of service and professionalism.

In 2024, we launched our new purpose and values, encapsulated by the theme that Better never settles. As an organization and as individuals, we will never settle for the world that’s been built, but will relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities.

For more information regarding our year 2024 performance, please review our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Cushman & Wakefield Platform of Real Estate Services

References in this Proxy Statement to “Cushman & Wakefield,” “Cushman,” the “Company,” the “Group,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Cushman & Wakefield plc and all of its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. References to the “Board” refer to our Board of Directors.