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About CBRE Group, Inc

Summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. It provides a wide range of services to real estate occupiers and investors. For occupiers, CBRE offers facilities management, project management, transaction services (property sales and leasing), consulting, financial services, and valuation. For investors, the firm delivers services including capital markets (property sales, commercial mortgage brokerage, loan origination, and servicing), property leasing, investment management, property management, sustainability initiatives, and development services.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with a global financial office in Midtown Manhattan, CBRE operates as the largest commercial real estate services firm worldwide by revenue. It ranks 135th on the Fortune 500 and is one of the “Big 4” firms in its industry, alongside Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, and JLL. CBRE has a strong presence across the globe, serving over 95 Fortune 100 companies.

The firm’s history dates back to 1906 and it has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions, including its merger with Richard Ellis International in 1998, which led to the name change to CB Richard Ellis, or CBRE. In addition to its broad service offerings, CBRE has expanded its global capabilities through acquisitions such as the Trammell Crow Company, the ING Group’s real estate investment business, and more recently, Turner & Townsend, a leader in project management services.

History

History of CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. traces its origins to 1906 when Tucker, Lynch & Coldwell was founded in San Francisco. The firm was later renamed Coldwell, Kern & Banker in 1913 with the addition of Benjamin Arthur Banker as a partner. The name changed again in 1919 to Coldwell, Kern, Cornwall & Banker, and by 1920, it became Coldwell, Cornwall & Banker. In 1940, Cornwall retired, and the company was renamed Coldwell, Banker & Company. In 1974, the company shortened its name to Coldwell Banker.

In 1981, Coldwell Banker was acquired by Sears. However, in 1989, Sears sold Coldwell Banker’s commercial real estate unit to a management-led buyout group, including The Carlyle Group, for approximately $300 million. This marked the creation of CB Commercial Real Estate Group, with the residential division retaining the Coldwell Banker name.

CB Commercial went public in 1996 through an initial public offering (IPO), raising approximately $80 million. The firm continued its growth by acquiring Koll Real Estate Services in 1997 for $145 million. In 1998, CB Commercial merged with Richard Ellis International, a leading global real estate services firm, and the combined entity was renamed CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). At this time, CBRE also acquired UK firm Hillier Parker, which was rebranded as CB Hillier Parker.

In 2001, CBRE was acquired in a leveraged buyout by an investment group led by Blum Capital for $800 million. The firm later returned to the public market in 2004 with another IPO. In 2006, CBRE was added to the S&P 500 Index. That same year, the company acquired Trammell Crow Company for $2.2 billion, significantly increasing its scale and service offerings.

The firm further expanded in 2011 with the acquisition of ING Group’s real estate investment business for $940 million, establishing CBRE as a leader in investment management. In 2011, the company also changed its name to CBRE Group Inc. to better reflect its identity and leadership in the real estate sector.

In the following years, CBRE continued its growth trajectory with several notable acquisitions. In 2013, it acquired Norland Managed Services, a provider of building technical engineering services in the UK and Ireland. In 2015, CBRE acquired the Real Estate Outsourcing Services business of Johnson Controls, which merged with CBRE’s Occupier Outsourcing business. This deal helped CBRE become the global leader in real estate outsourcing.

CBRE’s expansion continued in 2019 with the acquisition of a stake in Turner & Townsend, a premier project, program, and cost management company. The company also acquired a 40% stake in Industrious, a provider of flexible workplace solutions. In 2020, CBRE moved its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas, Texas, and in 2021, it acquired a majority interest in Turner & Townsend, further enhancing its project management and cost management services.

In 2022, CBRE achieved revenues exceeding $20 billion for the first time. The company also expanded its sustainability initiatives, making investments in Proptech companies and launching community impact programs. In 2023, CBRE continued to receive recognition for its ethical business practices, including being named a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere for the 11th consecutive year.

In 2024, CBRE made strategic acquisitions, including J&J Worldwide Services, a provider of engineering services for the U.S. federal government, and Direct Line Global, enhancing its expertise in data centre management. The firm was also ranked among the top companies for sustainability and recognised for its gender-equality initiatives.

In 2025, CBRE became the top global brand in commercial real estate for the 24th consecutive year, based on the 2025 Lipsey brand survey. The firm merged its Project Management business with Turner & Townsend to form a new business segment.

Portfolio

CBRE Group, Inc. – Portfolio Overview

CBRE Group, Inc. offers a broad range of services designed to help occupiers and investors optimise their real estate portfolios.

For occupiers, CBRE provides a variety of services, including facilities management, project management, property transactions, consulting, financial services, and valuation. The firm’s Global Portfolio Services team, which manages more than 275 million square feet of real estate, delivers services such as portfolio diagnostics, site selection, transaction management, lease administration, and consulting. These services are aimed at helping clients optimise their real estate holdings in line with their business goals. CBRE’s expertise in transaction management ensures that occupiers receive strategic advice when buying, leasing, or selling properties, helping to maximise value and minimise costs.

For investors, CBRE offers capital markets services, including property sales, commercial mortgage brokerage, loan origination and servicing, investment management, property management, and sustainability solutions. CBRE’s capital markets division has been involved in over $39 billion in closed transactions and provides clients with strategic advice in asset acquisition, sale, and financing. Their services are particularly beneficial to institutional investors, developers, and corporate clients seeking to expand or divest their portfolios.

CBRE also has a comprehensive portfolio of property management and facilities management services, overseeing around 3.1 billion square feet of real estate globally. These services include the operation and maintenance of properties, risk management, and the integration of sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving operational efficiency.

CBRE manages over 200,000 sites and serves more than 38 million people. By integrating real estate services with business operations, CBRE helps clients reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the workplace experience.

The firm also provides cutting-edge technology solutions to support clients in managing their portfolios. This includes services such as CAD/BIM management and the implementation of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS). By leveraging technology, CBRE ensures that clients can manage their portfolios more effectively, improving operational efficiency and asset performance.

Leadership Team

Bob Sulentic | Chair & Chief Executive Officer
Chad Doellinger | Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary
Adam Gallistel | Co-CEO & Chief Investment Officer
Emma Giamartino | Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Glanzman | Co-CEO and President, CBRE Investment Management
Jamie Hodari | Chief Executive Officer, Building Operations & Experience and Chief Commercial Officer
Vikram Kohli | Chief Operating Officer, CBRE and Chief Executive Officer, Advisory Services
Andrew Kupiec | Executive Group President, Strategic Occupier Accounts
Daniel Queenan | Chief Executive Officer, Trammell Crow Company

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