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CBRE Promotes Guy Ponticiello to Vice Chairman
March 4, 2026
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CBRE announced today that Guy Ponticiello, a senior leader within its Corporate Capital Markets practice, has been promoted to Vice Chairman, the highest professional title for producers at the firm.
Guy advises corporate and institutional net lease clients across the U.S. on real estate monetization strategies, sale-leasebacks, a wide spectrum of credit-based structures, and portfolio optimization strategies. Over his career, he has helped lead many of the most high-profile corporate capital markets transactions in the country, spanning headquarters facilities, critical operating assets, build-to-suit developments, manufacturing plants, and specialized industrial properties.
“Guy is an exceptional strategist and a trusted advisor to some of the most sophisticated corporate real estate owners in the world,” said John A. Latessa Jr., President, Advisory Services. “His ability to deliver creative capital markets solutions, paired with his commitment to client service and team leadership, makes this recognition especially well deserved.”
Guy has spent more than two decades building CBRE’s Corporate Capital Markets capabilities and is a consistent top producer nationally. His collaborative work ethic and ability to partner across service lines have helped expand CBRE’s influence in corporate finance, capital markets, and occupier advisory.
Guy holds a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and is active in professional networks and industry councils related to corporate real estate finance.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2025 revenue). The company has more than 155,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, data center solutions); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.