In his introduction, Schein noted that Mosler would be takingthe reins at Cushman & Wakefield as of Jan. 1, 2005, afterbeing president of US operations for the firm since 2000. "Whatchanges can we expect to see in 2005 and beyond for the company?"Schein asked.

Before describing his plans for the company, Mosler first laudedthe outgoing president and CEO Arthur J. Mirante II, who has beenat the helm for 20 years. "It's impossible to fully appreciate theimpact my friend and mentor has had on this company," Mosler said."He made it a global company."

Mosler emphasized that it was his job now to continue thecompany's globalization by expanding Cushman & Wakefieldfurther in markets worldwide, specially mentioning the Pacific Rim,though not excluding any potentially profitable part of the world."The opportunities are still plentiful, and we still believe inexpanding our global reach," he noted.