CBRE Announces Senior Appointments to Enhance Global and Asia Pacific Research Excellence

Asia Pacific – August 14, 2024 – CBRE today announced that Henry Chin has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Global Research. He will relocate to the global headquarters in Dallas and begin his new responsibilities in September, reporting to Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Research.

In this new position, Dr. Chin will oversee the operation of CBRE’s research platform globally. He will be responsible for optimising the Research function with a focus on operational excellence, further differentiating CBRE’s research from competitors, aligning with business plans, and collaborating with executives across the globe. He will retain his duties as Global Head of Investor Research and oversee Field Research and Econometric Advisors.

Dr. Chin joined CBRE in 2014 after serving in leadership roles for research, analysis and strategy in Asia Pacific and Europe for Prudential Financial Inc. and, Deutsche Bank Group. For the past decade, he has held various leadership roles in CBRE, including as Head of Research in EMEA from 2019-2020.

“CBRE has a fine track record in the delivery of world-class real estate data insights and analytics. Through close collaboration with CBRE’s digital and marketing teams, Henry will ensure our global research team is ever equipped to provide integrated market intelligence to our professionals and clients,” said Dr. Barkham.

Ada Choi has been appointed as Head of Research, Asia Pacific, effective 2 September 2024, and will report to Dr. Chin. Ms. Choi joined CBRE in 2005 and has served in various research leadership roles in Asia Pacific, including Head of Capital Markets Research for Asia Pacific and Head of Research for Greater China, with her most recent role as the Head of Occupier Research and Head of Data Intelligence and Management.

“Ada’s wealth of experience puts her in a great position to take on this new responsibility. I am confident that under her leadership, the Asia Pacific Research team will enhance its capabilities, maintain close partnerships with the business, and provide our clients with timely insights and strategies,” Dr. Chin said.

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