Richard first joined CB Richard Ellis in 1989 as Director, City Sales. In 1995 he was appointed Director, Asian Marketing (Eastern Seaboard Offices). In this role he was responsible for coordinating all Asian marketing on behalf of the Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices. In 1998, Mr Butler was appointed Acting Managing Director of the Sydney office, and now heads International Investments in the capacity of Senior Managing Director.

Richard's dual CBD expertise and international market knowledge is a valuable asset to the Institutional Investment Property team, and provides a competitive advantage in disposition and acquisition transactions.

Richard has executed over $4 billion in transactions in Australia. His track record is globally recognised and he has been instrumental in CBRE's cross-border investment activity covering the US, EMEA and Asia.

Professional Affiliations

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Education

Mr Butler completed his Higher School Certificate in 1969 and then undertook two years of Arts/Law at Sydney University from 1970 to 1972. He completed his Real Estate Certificate in 1985.