Shivani Thomas
Director, Organizational Change & Transformation
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Shivani Thomas is a Director in CBRE’s Organizational Change & Transformation practice with more than 15 years of experience leading workplace, business, and organizational transformation initiatives. Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Atlanta, she has built a global career spanning engineering, procurement, operations, workplace and change management across the UK and North America.
Shivani specializes in helping organizations successfully navigate complex change, including headquarters relocations, real estate portfolio consolidations, return-to-office programs, workplace modernization initiatives, and employee experience transformations. At CBRE, she partners with leading organizations to align leadership, engage employees, and drive adoption during periods of significant change.
Her key achievements include leading nationwide workplace transformation programs, delivering enterprise real estate optimization initiatives, and guiding organizations through large-scale office relocations, renovations, and consolidations. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, helping organizations realize business value while creating positive employee experiences.
Known for her collaborative and people-centered approach, Shivani combines strategic thinking with practical execution to help organizations navigate change with confidence and achieve lasting business outcomes.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's in Engineering with a focus in Manufacturing from the University of Birmingham in the UK
- Lean Practitioner Certified
- McKinsey Leadership Accelerator
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
- ACMP (Atlanta)
- CBRE Women's Network
- CBRE AAPI Network
Clients
- ADP
- Boeing
- Dartmouth – Hitchcock
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Invesco
- Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
- McDonalds
- NCR Atleos
- Novelis
- ServiceNow
- TTX
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