CBRE Welcomes Senior Vice President Christopher Livingston in Cleveland

CBRE announced that Christopher Livingston has joined its Cleveland office as a Senior Vice President. Mr. Livingston will advise owners and occupiers in the leasing and sale of property across multiple asset classes.

Mr. Livingston has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. He joins CBRE from Avison Young, where he established the company’s Cleveland office and served as Principal and Managing Director. While there, he oversaw the office’s operations and market growth while also providing advisory services to corporate clients. Throughout his career, he’s completed more than $2 billion in sales and lease transactions.

“Chris is highly regarded in our industry, having worked on major transactions across the country for a long list of occupiers and investors,” CBRE’s Michael Copella, Senior Managing Director and Market Leader for Ohio. “We are excited to support him with an industry-leading platform that will only enhance his ability to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients.”

Prior to Avison Young, Mr. Livingston served as an Executive Vice President at JLL, focusing on tenant representation. At JLL, he worked on some of the most high-profile and complex transactions in the region. He began his time in the industry working for The Galbreath Company, an international developer.

“While I’ve enjoyed my time in management, I’m excited to focus on what attracted me to this business over 25 years ago – helping clients,” said Livingston. “CBRE’s people, platform and resources made for a compelling opportunity and will support me well in the next chapter of my career.”

Mr. Livingston is a graduate of Miami University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science.