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Rocco Laginestra is an Executive Vice President based in CBRE’s New York City office, where he exclusively provides consultative tenant representation services. Known for being a true business partner to his clients and performing in-depth analyses of their unique needs, he is well versed in tailoring creative real estate solutions to accommodate their business objectives including organic growth, M&A activity, and principal exit strategies, among others. Mr. Laginestra is touted as a thoughtful, effective negotiator with a patient, informed approach —an appreciated quality as a representative on behalf of his clients and their interests —and demonstrated through his commendable reputation within the real estate community.
Rocco has spent nearly two decades developing and cultivating exclusive and long-term relationships with numerous clients (see list below). His versatile experience ranges from early seed stage companies to large, brand name organizations, and developing the path in-between. His decade long representation of shared workplace providers has also given him a distinct perspective on how best to utilize these solutions to optimize his clients’ objectives and how to best cultivate a collaborative cost effective workplace environment.
His entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with his MBA in Finance, provides him with firsthand experience on what it takes to start and operate a company. This ambitious mindset further fuels his enthusiasm for working with growing companies with an eye towards making smart, creative, and informed business decisions.