Gillian (Carmichael) Evangelista is a driven and trusted real estate expert for Team Famous - CBRE's Global Retail Advisory and Transaction Services group, a 5-person team assisting retail brands, franchisees, and corporations with their global expansion rollouts. With a focus on national and global retailer expansion, site acquisition, and strategic advisory, she has advised numerous retail brands seeking to establish and grow their presence in diverse markets.
In 2021, Gillian transitioned to CBRE in Philadelphia, PA, to work alongside Brandon Famous, where she helps retailers expand locally, regionally, and nationally. Current client list includes Nordstrom Rack, PGA TOUR Superstore, Tom’s Watch Bar, Cigars International, D1 Training, Perspire Sauna Studio, STRONG Pilates, Playa Bowls, Crumbl Cookies (franchisee Tobias Harris), Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, and Mister Car Wash.
Gillian’s experience in both Canada and the USA provides her with a unique perspective on Canadian and American commercial real estate markets.
Education
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
- Licensed: PA
- Member, ICSC
Volunteering
- Recruiting Chair, Brandywine Riot Women’s Rugby Team
Clients Represented
- CIBC
- Loblaw
- Williams Sonoma
- Pottery Barn
- West Elm
- Eataly
- The Beer Store
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Planet Fitness
- Firehouse Subs
- Paris Baguette
- KFC
- Taco Bell
- SkyZone
- All State
- Pet Valu
- Recipe Brands
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Bobby’s Burgers
- Bombay Frankie’s
- Carlo’s Bakery
- Score Pizza
- Gol’s Lanzhou Noodle
- Villarboit
- Plaza Retail REIT
