Hong Kong, 22 May 2013 – CBRE Group Inc. today announced that Daniel Queenan has been named Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Asia Pacific business. Mr. Queenan’s appointment is effective August 1, 2013.
In this role, Mr. Queenan will work closely with Robert Blain, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, to manage the day to day operations of CBRE’s Asia Pacific business, with particular emphasis on working with the Company’s country and business line leaders to drive growth, achieve operational excellence and deliver superior client service.
Mr. Queenan will also join CBRE’s Asia Pacific Strategy Group, a senior executive committee that sets strategic direction for the regional business.
“Danny is an excellent addition to our leadership team,” said Mr. Blain. ”He brings strong management skills and a proven track record of performance to our Asia Pacific business. I am very excited to have him join us and look forward to his partnership in helping to create growth and opportunity for our people and our clients.”
He will be based in CBRE’s Hong Kong office and will relocate there from Chicago with his wife, Katie, and their two daughters.
Mr. Queenan is a 19-year veteran of the real estate industry. He has served since 2011 as Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Company, CBRE’s real estate development subsidiary. He will retain overall responsibility for the development business, continuing as its CEO, leading Trammell Crow Company with the assistance of its experienced and capable Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Trammell Crow Company in 2010, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Opus North Corporation, a large U.S. real estate development company.
Mr. Queenan is a graduate of Marquette University and William Mitchell College of Law. He serves on CBRE’s Global Operating Committee. He is a past President of the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and serves on the Advisory Board of the Marquette University Business School.
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