Arthur Saunier serves as the Head of Office Leasing at Newmark – including Agency & Occupier Services, leading the firm’s office leasing strategy and overseeing a team of brokers and tenant representatives. With over two decades of experience, he has executed more than 5 million square feet of leasing, renewal, and acquisition transactions, while advising landlords and developers on over 60 million square feet.
With a background spanning global brokerage firms and high-growth environments, Saunier excels in managing international teams, developing client relationships, and driving strategic leasing initiatives. He is recognized as a leading professional in office leasing, known for his ability to cultivate new business and build high-performing teams.
Before joining Newmark, Saunier held leadership roles at Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, and a high-growth startup, managing large teams and driving significant revenue growth.
Partial List of Transactions
Tenant Representation Transactions
- L’OREAL: Largest Deal Ever in Paris, Successfully leased and renewed 1.6 million sq ft
- BCG: New HQ secured 247,500 sq ft
- Prime Minister’s Office: Sold 140,000 sq ft building
- Editis: New HQ leased 270,000 sq ft building
- Chanel: Leased 97,000 sq ft building
- Intermarché: Renewal of a 185,000 sq ft lease
Landlord Representation Transactions
- AXA: Leased 279,865 sq ft in La Défense
- Gecina: Leased 315,280 sq ft in Paris
- Covea: Leased 75,350 sq ft in Paris
- Kaufman and Broad: Leased 860,800 sq ft in Paris and Boulogne
- Hines : Leased a 270,000 sqm building in Paris
Long-term Development Projects
Participated in the commercialization of two new districts on behalf of Landlords & developers:
- Boulogne - Ile Seguin Rives de Seine: 5.38 million sqft office development.
- Paris 13 - Paris Rive Gauche: 8.07 million sqft office development.
Education
Saunier obtained his degree in Economics from La Sorbonne.