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Tony Coglianese is a Senior Vice President at CBRE within the Occupier Advisory and Transaction Services Group and co-heads the Chicago Tech and Digital Media Practice. As one of CBRE's most distinguished tenant representation brokers, Tony has played a pivotal role in establishing one of the firm's top-performing teams.
Since joining CBRE in 2018, Tony has honed his expertise in working with high-growth companies, employing innovative real estate strategies that align seamlessly with his clients' business goals. With a proven track record of managing over $3 billion in transactions, he has negotiated leases ranging from 1,000 to 200,000 square feet, showcasing his versatility and acumen in the competitive market.
His exceptional performance has earned him recognition as one of the most accomplished young brokers in Chicago. In 2018, he received the "Rookie of the Year" award for being the top first-year producer across all 12 business lines within CBRE Chicago. Since then, he has become one of the youngest brokers to ascend to the role of Senior Vice President at the firm.
Tony's insights are regularly sought after, with his commentary featured in prominent publications such as Crain’s Chicago Business and the Chicago Business Journal. He is a dynamic speaker at industry events, including Bisnow's “Art of Tenant Attraction and Retention: The Obstacles and Opportunities to Leasing in a Complex Market.”
Beyond his real estate accomplishments, Tony is a passionate angel investor and a key player in Chicago's tech community. He is a co-founder of ChiTechIRL, a startup event and networking group that connects influential figures within Chicago’s vibrant tech ecosystem. An advocate for strengthening the local business community, Tony supports organizations like P33 and World Business Chicago, which are dedicated to fostering connections between local stakeholders and the global tech and innovation landscape.
Since joining CBRE in 2018, Tony has honed his expertise in working with high-growth companies, employing innovative real estate strategies that align seamlessly with his clients' business goals. With a proven track record of managing over $3 billion in transactions, he has negotiated leases ranging from 1,000 to 200,000 square feet, showcasing his versatility and acumen in the competitive market.
His exceptional performance has earned him recognition as one of the most accomplished young brokers in Chicago. In 2018, he received the "Rookie of the Year" award for being the top first-year producer across all 12 business lines within CBRE Chicago. Since then, he has become one of the youngest brokers to ascend to the role of Senior Vice President at the firm.
Tony's insights are regularly sought after, with his commentary featured in prominent publications such as Crain’s Chicago Business and the Chicago Business Journal. He is a dynamic speaker at industry events, including Bisnow's “Art of Tenant Attraction and Retention: The Obstacles and Opportunities to Leasing in a Complex Market.”
Beyond his real estate accomplishments, Tony is a passionate angel investor and a key player in Chicago's tech community. He is a co-founder of ChiTechIRL, a startup event and networking group that connects influential figures within Chicago’s vibrant tech ecosystem. An advocate for strengthening the local business community, Tony supports organizations like P33 and World Business Chicago, which are dedicated to fostering connections between local stakeholders and the global tech and innovation landscape.
Education
- University of Iowa Batchelor of Business Administration – Marketing
Professional Affiliations
- Imerman Angels – Advisor
- Back on My Feet – Board Member
- Young Office Brokers Association of Chicago – Member
Achievements
- NAIOP Downtown Office Deal of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022)
- CBRE Chicago Circle Award (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- CBRE Rookie of the Year (2018)
- Greater Chicago Food Depository Office Transaction of the Year (2020, 2024)
We are a multidisciplinary group of real estate professionals that leverage the most progressive technology and unparalleled market intelligence to deliver creative, cutting-edge real estate solutions for our clients, no matter the size requirement, number of employees impacted, geographic location or scope of the project. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies and high-profile global portfolios to some of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world.
Our success is built on a deep understanding of the unique set of circumstances each client faces. We know business objectives must drive real estate strategy, and we work relentlessly to deliver tangible results for our client’s bottom line.
Together, we’ve established one of the highest-performing teams in CBRE Chicago. Each member of our team provides a unique perspective, set of skills and experiences that add value to the work we do. And, we are backed by the unparalleled resources, market knowledge, superior data and proprietary technology of the world’s largest commercial real estate firm.
Major Transactions
320 S Canal
555,364 SF
800 W Fulton
196,000 SF
8560 S Cottage Grove
127,000 SF
222 Merchandise Mart
81,000 SF
425 S Financial
46,000 SF
125 S Clark
32,000 SF
333 W Wolf Point
500,000 SF
London 115,000 SF
Santa Monica 139,000 SF
Bellevue 76,000 SF
425 S Financial
114,000 SF
10 S LaSalle
78,000 SF
500 W Madison
42,000 SF
353 N Park
28,557 SF
Toronto 78,345 SF
Chicago 555,364 SF
New York 307,000 SF
Seattle 114,000 SF
175 W Jackson
135,000 SF
231 S LaSalle
106,000 SF
433 W Van Buren
75,000 SF
500 W Madison
39,862 SF
227 W Monroe
25,253 SF
1 S Wacker
200,000 SF
222 Merchandise Mart
134,000 SF
222 Merchandise Mart
89,000 SF
1 E Wacker
55,000 SF
320 S Canal
555,364 SF
609 W Randolph
22,000 SF
Gaining Perspective. Giving Back.
As a team, we go out of our way to embrace the role we and our clients play in the ecosystem of Chicago...and we do whatever we can to give back to it.
Constant Innovation. Continued Recognition.
NAIOP Office Transaction of the Year
Gogo Inc. (2014), Salesforce (2018), Uber (2019), Aspen Dental (2020), Discover Financial Services (2021) & Abbott Laboratories (2022)
Greater Chicago Food Depository Office Transaction of the Year
Groupon (2012), Gogo, Inc. (2014), Salesforce (2018), Aspen Dental (2020)
Greater Chicago Food Depository Office Broker of the Year Finalist
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Credibility
Fortune #126
Fortune 500 since 2008
S&P 500
Since 2006
Lipsey
Top Real Estate Brand Since 2002
Real Capital Analytics
#1 in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales Since 2008
IAOP
Among Top Few Outstanding Service Providers across all industries since 2009
Building Design + Construction
#2 in Construction Management and Project Management in 2019 and 2020
Sustainability
Barron's
Among 100 Most Sustainable Companies since 2018
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Since 2019
U.S. EPA Energy Star
Since 2008
Diversity
Forbes
Best Employers for Diversity
Best Employers for Women
Best Employers for Women
Disability:IN
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
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