James Kelley

First Vice President

Lic. PA

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555 E. Lancaster Avenue
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Radnor, PA 19087

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James P. Kelley focuses exclusively on corporate occupiers of real estate based in the Suburban Philadelphia office market and is a part of a seven-person global tenant advocacy team based in Philadelphia. He has spent the last 20 years as part of CBRE's top performing advisory and transaction services teams in the Philadelphia area focused on developing and implementing innovative real estate solutions for their clients.

During his career, James has been involved in over 1,200 leasing and sales transactions totaling over $2.4B in consideration.

James calls Bryn Mawr, PA home with his wife and three sons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Business Management from Virginia Wesleyan College – Student Government, Lacrosse and Golf Teams

Pro Affiliations / Accreditations & Achievements

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Pennsylvania
Advisory Board – Special Olympics of Philadelphia
Volunteer – Radnor Youth Lacrosse
Leadership Philadelphia Core Class 2017
Former Board of Directors – HelpHopeLive

Significant Assignments

ADP
Allentown, PA
243,000 SF
Confidential Health Services
Multiple Locations
200,000 SF
Arkema
Radnor, PA
150,000 SF
Siemens Healthineers
Malvern, PA
126,000 SF
Beasley Media Group
Multiple Locations
120,000 SF
Apple Leisure Group
Multiple Locations
120,000 SF
Voya
Exton, PA
98,000 SF
eMoney Advisor
Radnor, PA
70,000 SF
FXI
Multiple Locations
56,000 SF

Clients Represented

Accenture
Accolade
ADP
Argosy Capital
Arkema
Ametek
Beasley Broadcasting
Brinker Capital
Datavant
Dun and Bradstreet
Oracle

PA Chapter of American Pediatrics
PayPal
Pepper Hamilton
Penn Medicine
Phoenix Services
Premier Orthopedics
Renovus Capital
Siemens Healthineers
Suvoda
Toll Brothers
Xanadoo

* Abbreviated List

Team Overview

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A results-driven team offering unparalleled accountability and strategic excellence to deliver corporate occupiers the results they deserve, globally.

What We Do

We're here to help you think differently about how real estate fits into your organization's operations on both a local and global basis. Through consideration of a client's unique business goals, the Global Occupier Advisory Team (GOAT) is focused on delivering bespoke, strategic services vested in improved efficiency, reduced costs, and cultivated agility. Using data to support decision-making, we present innovative alternatives to real estate problems taking into account labor availability and retention, cash and P&L impact in own vs. lease scenarios, economic incentives available by industry, logistics and supply chain implications, among other factors.

The combination of CBRE’ unparalleled resources and out team’s unique skill set ensures our clients success via optimal real estate outcomes..

$325MM

Average Annual Transaction Volume
170

Average Annual Number of Transactions Completed
35

Average Annual Number of Countries Transacted In
2.5MM SF

Average Annual Square Feet Transacted On

Corporate Account Management

The Global Occupier Advisory Team actively manages over 35MM square feet globally on behalf of corporate account clients. In support of those clients, and in keeping with best practices, the Global Occupier Advisory Team has spent decades perfecting corporate account management. From lease administration services and data analytics, to transaction management and global strategy execution, the Global Occupier Advisory Team is adept at supporting complex real estate portfolios from rapidly growing unicorns to those on the Fortune 500 list.

Medical Device Community of Practice

Through cultivation of a number of clients in the medical device manufacturing industry, as well as an unmatched delivery-model on how to appropriately service the real estate portfolios of these heavily regulated operations, the Global Occupier Advisory Team was selected to lead the Medical Device Community of Practice (MDCOP), within CBRE's larger Life Sciences Practice Group. The MDCOP generates thought pieces, tracks industry trends, labor analytics, and supports global and national corporations in the medical device industry furthering strategic initiatives and execution in their global operations.

Transaction Services

Lease Execution
Greenfield, Ground-Up Leases and Purchases
Dispositions, including sales, subleases and buyouts
Strategic Site Selection
Sale Leasebacks
Strategic Plan Development

Plan & Occupy

Workplace Solutions
Lease Administration
Portfolio Strategy
Flexible Space Solutions
Market Forecasts & Analytics
Consulting

Design & Build

Cost Advisory
Design
Project & Program Management
Supply Chain Sourcing
Move & Decommission
Sustainability
Energy Management
Property Development

Manage Property & Portfolio

Facilities Management
Sustainability
Energy Management
Property Management
Experience Services (Host & Hospitality)

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Plan, Lease and Occupy

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Design & Build

Project & Program Management

Deliver projects seamlessly with an integrated team that manages everything from schedules and budgets to the entire construction process.

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Plan, Lease & Occupy

Workplace Solutions

Build resilience, attract and retain talent, and foster connection and collaboration in your workplace.

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Consulting

Labor Analytics

Make better location decisions with a holistic approach that weighs factors like labor costs and availability, supply chain logistics, and incentives.

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Transform Business Outcomes

Retail Analytics

Whether your brand is in development or a national presence, our customized analytics modeling validates retail decisions using data science, leading ...

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Lease Adminsitration

Lease Accounting

We equip companies for optimum decision-making by guiding real estate teams through the practical steps and actions required to collect, store and man...

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Invest, Finance & Value

Capital Markets

Gain proactive insights and strategies that unlock value, drive returns and enhance outcomes for your real estat...

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Consulting

Location Incentives

Optimizing footprint decisions and reducing operational costs

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Sample Projects

Project Details: 144,685 SF Build-to-Suit Headquarters
Project Outcome: State-of-the-Art America’s Headquarters. First build-to-suit in the Philadelphia Suburbs since the start of the pandemic

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Executive Vice President

Lic. PA

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Elizabeth Morrow, JD

Trnctn Mgt Director

Lic. PA

Phone +1 610 251 5148

Mobile +1 484 467 5566

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Charlie Walsh

Senior Transaction Manager

Phone +1 610 251 5110

Mobile +1 610 888 7948

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Katherine Hollingsworth

Transaction Manager

Phone +1 610 727 5928

Mobile +1 267 907 4936

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Dylan Ioffreda

Transaction Coordinator

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James Kelley

First Vice President

Professional Experience

Find Your Perfect Space

Associated Office

Education

Pro Affiliations / Accreditations & Achievements

Significant Assignments

Clients Represented

Team Overview

Learn more about the Global Occupier Account Team (GOAT)!

Determine the Right Amount of Space for Your Next Office

What We Do

$325MM

170

35

2.5MM SF

Corporate Account Management

Medical Device Community of Practice

How We Do It

Related Services

Sample Projects

Select Clients Represented

*Abbreviated List

Quarterly Newsletter

My Team

Scott Miller

Elizabeth Morrow, JD

Charlie Walsh

Katherine Hollingsworth

Dylan Ioffreda

James Kelley

First Vice President

Professional Experience

Find Your Perfect Space

Associated Office

Education

Pro Affiliations / Accreditations & Achievements

Significant Assignments

Clients Represented

Team Overview

Learn more about the Global Occupier Account Team (GOAT)!

Determine the Right Amount of Space for Your Next Office

What We Do

$325MM

170

35

2.5MM SF

Corporate Account Management

Medical Device Community of Practice

How We Do It

Related Services

Sample Projects

Multinational Manufacturer – Huntsville, AL

Multinational Medical Device Manufacturer – Morrisville, NC

Multinational Construction Engineering Firm – Burlington, Ontario

Multinational Manufacturer – Grand Junction, OH

Multinational Medical Device Company – Eysins, Switzerland

Multinational Diversified Manufacturer – Penang, Malaysia

Multinational Chemical Company – Radnor, PA

Multinational Medical Device Company – Olive Branch, MS

Select Clients Represented

*Abbreviated List

Quarterly Newsletter

My Team