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Ed Thenell is the Group President of CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions | Enterprise Technology, Media and Telecom Sector (TMT) and Data Center Solutions, where he leads integrated workplace solutions for a globally connected and tech-driven industry. Ed has provided executive leadership for the TMT Sector since 2022, when CBRE established its sector-based service delivery model, and has grown the business substantially.
Ed is responsible for providing executive oversight of the TMT Sector’s strategy and service delivery, encompassing integrated facility management, project management, transaction management and strategic consulting. Additionally, Ed drives collaboration across all CBRE lines of business units, ensuring world-class, integrated service delivery for the Sector’s clients.
Throughout his 24-year career with CBRE, Ed has held numerous leadership roles in CBRE’s Facilities Management, Project Management and regional leadership. With over 30 years of experience in account management, business strategy, cost management and leading global teams, Ed has been pivotal to CBRE’s success. As a leader, Ed empowers a team of 10,000+ to continuously adapt to the needs of a rapidly evolving business through innovative solutions and actionable insights and thought leadership.
Ed is responsible for providing executive oversight of the TMT Sector’s strategy and service delivery, encompassing integrated facility management, project management, transaction management and strategic consulting. Additionally, Ed drives collaboration across all CBRE lines of business units, ensuring world-class, integrated service delivery for the Sector’s clients.
Throughout his 24-year career with CBRE, Ed has held numerous leadership roles in CBRE’s Facilities Management, Project Management and regional leadership. With over 30 years of experience in account management, business strategy, cost management and leading global teams, Ed has been pivotal to CBRE’s success. As a leader, Ed empowers a team of 10,000+ to continuously adapt to the needs of a rapidly evolving business through innovative solutions and actionable insights and thought leadership.
Education
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Seattle University