Po’okela Akana-Andrew

Pookela Akana-Andrew is a Real Estate Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks specializing in retail leasing and investment transactions, with additional involvement in office asset deals. His experience spans several of Hawaii’s most dynamic submarkets, including Waikiki, Ko Olina, and Honolulu’s urban core. Pookela began his commercial real estate career while attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa full-time, working part-time as an Administrative Assistant in the firm’s property management division. In this role, he supported tenant communication, vendor coordination, and monthly reporting for a portfolio of commercial properties. Upon graduating with a BBA in Finance, he transitioned into a full-time Financial Analyst role, where he contributed to broker opinion of value reports, investment and lease financial modeling, CAM reconciliations, and the firm’s AI-driven valuation initiatives. He also assisted in preparing quarterly market reports and supported the firm’s marketing efforts through LinkedIn and web content. Now a licensed Real Estate Advisor, Pookela focuses on tenant outreach, site selection, and deal support across retail leasing and investment office transactions. He collaborates closely with brokers to prepare site books, draft letters of intent, coordinate walkthroughs, and analyze deal structures. With a foundation in financial analysis and hands-on leasing experience, he brings a well-rounded, data-informed approach to advising both landlords and investors.

• Languages
  English
• Markets
  Hawaii
• Property Types
  Office, Retail
• Websites
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• Company Website
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• Education
  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration