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Mark Cassata, Executive Vice President at CBRE, co-leads a premier tenant-only advisory team in Downtown Chicago. Recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business “40 Under 40” in 2024 and named “Office Broker of the Year” at the 2023 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards, Mark is among the youngest recipients in the award’s 35-year history.
Mark has facilitated over 5 million square feet in office transactions, with a total consideration exceeding $4 billion, including landmark deals like advising Salesforce on their 515,000 SF lease to build Salesforce Tower Chicago and representing Chicago Public Schools in their 256,000 SF headquarters renegotiation.
A globally recognized CBRE advisor, Mark is a leading voice on market trends, frequently cited in Crain’s Chicago Business and a regular presenter at CBRE’s market forecast meetings for Downtown Chicago.
Mark has facilitated over 5 million square feet in office transactions, with a total consideration exceeding $4 billion, including landmark deals like advising Salesforce on their 515,000 SF lease to build Salesforce Tower Chicago and representing Chicago Public Schools in their 256,000 SF headquarters renegotiation.
A globally recognized CBRE advisor, Mark is a leading voice on market trends, frequently cited in Crain’s Chicago Business and a regular presenter at CBRE’s market forecast meetings for Downtown Chicago.