Avison Young has hired Michael McCarthy as senior vice president in the firm’s Boston office.

In his new role, he will service both tenants and landlords in the 128 Core and 128 North markets. McCarthy most recently worked as executive vice president and principal at NAI Hunneman in Boston.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Michael to the team,” Michael Smith, Avison Young principal and managing director said in a statement. “His years of experience and deep relationships in the Route 128 market, combined with his reputation as a creative dealmaker, make him a valuable asset to our growing Boston office and will help us better serve our clients.”