Kevin Kraiss
Group President, Healthcare, Industrial and Logistics
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Kevin Kraiss is Group President of CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Healthcare, Industrial and Logistics sectors. As Group President, Kevin leads a global team of over 8,000 professionals in the delivery of integrated solutions to clients including: facilities management, capital project management, transaction management, portfolio optimization, energy and sustainability, and workplace experience services. Kevin also serves as a Board Member for CBRE’s acquisition, integration, and operations of J&J Worldwide Services, a leading provider of global facilities services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Most recently, Kevin served as President for the GWS Healthcare Sector, leading the initial formation of this business unit and distinguishing CBRE as the leader in the delivery of real estate and facility services to prominent clients who operate across the broad spectrum of care delivery. He also served as President of the West Division for CBRE’s GWS business. In this role, he held global responsibility for service to CBRE’s largest occupier clients headquartered in the Western United States, including a mix of globally prominent firms in the healthcare, logistics, technology, media, retail, and energy sectors.
Prior to joining CBRE, Kevin was a Board member and regional partner at Hammes Company, a prominent strategic planning, project management, and development firm. Early in his career, he held various positions at Deloitte, where he was responsible for engagements with Fortune 500 and international clients.
With more than 30 years of experience in consulting and organizational leadership, Kevin has extensive experience interfacing with client executive teams and board members regarding capital projects, portfolio strategy and operational initiatives that are critical to organizational success in rapidly evolving marketplaces. His long-term relationships are founded on a combination of trust, skill, responsiveness and the delivery of innovative solutions.
Most recently, Kevin served as President for the GWS Healthcare Sector, leading the initial formation of this business unit and distinguishing CBRE as the leader in the delivery of real estate and facility services to prominent clients who operate across the broad spectrum of care delivery. He also served as President of the West Division for CBRE’s GWS business. In this role, he held global responsibility for service to CBRE’s largest occupier clients headquartered in the Western United States, including a mix of globally prominent firms in the healthcare, logistics, technology, media, retail, and energy sectors.
Prior to joining CBRE, Kevin was a Board member and regional partner at Hammes Company, a prominent strategic planning, project management, and development firm. Early in his career, he held various positions at Deloitte, where he was responsible for engagements with Fortune 500 and international clients.
With more than 30 years of experience in consulting and organizational leadership, Kevin has extensive experience interfacing with client executive teams and board members regarding capital projects, portfolio strategy and operational initiatives that are critical to organizational success in rapidly evolving marketplaces. His long-term relationships are founded on a combination of trust, skill, responsiveness and the delivery of innovative solutions.
Education
- M.B.A. – University of Wisconsin, concentration in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, Beta Gamma Sigma honors
- Executive MBA – Harvard University’s School of Business, multiple credit hours completed
- B.S. in Accountancy – University of Illinois, Magna Cum Laude