Newmark Group Inc. promoted Atlanta-based executive Sean Moynihan to executive vice president, regional managing director and Southeast market leader.

In his expanded role, Moynihan will oversee Newmark’s strategic management of commercial real estate services throughout the Southeast, including Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as Atlanta, according to a press release.

“Sean has become an influential part of our organization, helping to lead Newmark’s growth in the Atlanta market and the surrounding region,” said Newmark Chief Revenue Officer Lou Alvarado. “As our platform continues to attract top talent and new clients, we’re happy to have Sean at the helm, bolstering every aspect of our operations in the increasingly active Southeast markets.”

Before returning to Newmark, which provides advisory services in the multifamily sector and other commercial real estate classes, Moynihan served six years as a principal at Avison Young, where he focused on tenant advisement services. He is also a former professional soccer player and has served as a professional youth soccer coach in New Jersey and Georgia.

“It’s exciting to accept this expanded leadership position at Newmark, where I have honed my commercial real estate expertise alongside some of the industry’s leading experts,” said Sean. “I’m eager to continue our upward trajectory in the Southeast, providing best-in-class service across asset classes while introducing new product and service offerings that drive value for our clients.”