Professional Experience
Michael Hess is an Executive Vice President with CBRE's Industrial & Logistics practice, advising corporations, developers and institutional owners on complex industrial real estate strategies throughout North America. His experience includes manufacturing, distribution, site selection, build-to-suit development, portfolio optimization and large-scale capital deployment across some of the country’s most significant industrial markets.
Michael is recognized for bringing clarity to complex assignments. He works closely with executive leadership teams to evaluate operational, financial and real estate considerations, aligning location strategy, labor, logistics, development and capital markets into a single executable plan. His approach emphasizes thoughtful analysis, disciplined execution and long-term client relationships.
Throughout his career, Michael has represented many of the industry's leading occupiers, developers and investors on assignments ranging from regional operational initiatives to nationally significant industrial developments. Clients rely on his ability to navigate uncertainty, solve complex business challenges and assemble the right resources across CBRE's global platform.
Based in Pennsylvania, Michael combines deep expertise across the Pennsylvania I-78/I-81 corridor and broader Mid-Atlantic industrial markets with the reach of one of the world's leading commercial real estate organizations. Whether advising on a manufacturing expansion, distribution network transformation or strategic development opportunity, he helps clients make informed, confident decisions that drive operational efficiency and create long-term value.
