CBRE Bolsters U.S. Debt and Structured Finance Capabilities with Key Senior Appointment

CBRE announced today it has expanded its U.S. Debt and Structured Finance business by adding industry veteran Drew Anderman as a Vice Chairman in New York City.

Anderman brings a wealth of experience executing complex commercial real estate financing transactions nationwide, closing deals totaling more than $90 billion throughout his career. Anderman joins CBRE from Meridian Capital Group, where he spent the last 11 years leading the firm’s high-performing brokerage teams.

“With Drew’s addition to our team, we are enhancing our ability to position our Capital Markets business for significant growth as market conditions improve. His joining is a testament to our substantial investments in our strong CBRE platform, said James Millon, President of U.S. Debt and Structured Finance at CBRE. “Drew’s expertise and proven success will further strengthen our ability to provide customized financing solutions for our clients.”

A 25-year industry veteran, Anderman also has held leadership positions at financial institutions, including Nomura, Deutsche Bank, CIBC, and Credit Suisse. Throughout his career, he has managed teams, structured a broad range of real estate debt, and raised joint venture equity. Among his most notable achievements at Meridian Capital, he assembled the $1.2 billion construction loan for Eleventh, the predecessor property to what is now called XI on Manhattan's far West Side; structured the $1.2 billion acquisition loan for 1285 Avenue of the Americas; and arranged joint venture equity to acquire the air rights above Grand Central Station, a portion of which was subsequently sold to JP Morgan for its new headquarters on Park Avenue.

“Drew’s strong reputation in the capital markets community precedes him,” said Jennifer Czubaja, Senior Managing Director for CBRE in New York City. “His financial prowess, debt structuring expertise, and leadership skills will be invaluable as we grow our market position in New York City and deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients.”

“I am eager to join this dynamic organization and spearhead the growth of CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance business. My focus will be on leveraging and expanding our existing capabilities to deliver innovative and exceptional financing solutions for our clients,” said Anderman.