Paul Massey was born in Boston, Massachusetts where he attended the Roxbury Latin School. He graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, in 1983.

Mr. Massey began his career at CBRE and soon became head of the market research department in Midtown Manhattan, then as an investment sales broker.

He founded Massey Knakal Realty Services together with his colleague Robert A. Knakal, whom he met at CBRE. The company became the New York metropolitan area’s dominant commercial investment sales brokerage firm. With over 225 employees serving more than 200,000 property owners, Massey Knakal Realty Services was consistently ranked New York’s #1 investment sales firm in volume for 14 consecutive years.

As CEO of Massey Knakal, he led the development of the firm’s strategic initiatives including geographic expansion as well as the growth of the firm’s service lines. At the end of 2014, Cushman & Wakefield acquired Massey Knakal and Mr. Massey was appointed President, New York Investment Sales.

In 2017, Paul Massey ran as a Mayoral Candidate for New York City, primarily focusing on education, housing and homelessness while also providing solutions for how to improve quality of life in the city.

In July 2018, Mr. Massey and his partners launched a new commercial brokerage firm, B6 Real Estate Advisors, short for “Building By Building, Block By Block”. The investment sales and capital advisory firm specializes in middle-market ($1-$200 million). The firm employs a distinct Territory Network model, that ensures sub-market expertise for its agents along with an owner-aligned philosophy and a technology-forward platform.

Mr. Massey is a member of numerous organizations including REBNY and The Lower East Side Tenement Museum. He is also an amateur boxer and an avid skier.  He and his wife, Gretchen, have three children; son, Paul III, and daughters, Sarah and Greta. He resides in Larchmont, NY.

Growing up in New York City, John developed a lifelong connection to real estate, shaped by a deep understanding of the city’s dynamic property market and a passion for the industry. John began his career at Epic Hotel Group, focusing on management consulting and development advisory, where he honed his skills in strategic planning and operational analysis. He then transitioned to Foxx Capital, specializing in commercial real estate credit, where he underwrote complex deals across various asset classes, showcasing his expertise in financial analysis and risk assessment.

At Cushman & Wakefield, John played a pivotal role in representing Fortune 500 tenants and collaborating with New York’s largest landlords on high-profile transactions. His experience here cemented his reputation as a skilled negotiator and trusted advisor in the commercial real estate sector.

Most recently, John served as a Senior Analyst at AECOM Tishman, contributing to some of the largest development projects in the United States. Notably, he was integral to the redevelopment of 270 Park Avenue for JP Morgan, a landmark project that stands as one of the most significant undertakings in American real estate.

John’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Babson College, renowned for its focus on entrepreneurship, and a Master of Science from Columbia University, where he further deepened his expertise in real estate and urban development.