CBRE Appoints New Victorian Office Occupier Team Lead

CBRE has appointed Diarmuid Killeen to lead its Victorian Office Occupier team.  

Mr Killeen has over 14 years’ experience in office leasing and asset management, having most recently led the Victorian office leasing and strategy within The GPT Group. He joined GPT in 2016 and, despite challenging office market conditions, oversaw some of the largest CBD office deals during recent years.     

In his new Melbourne-based role as Head of Victorian Office Occupier, Mr Killeen will focus on strengthening and growing CBRE’s occupier platform.  

Darren Nugent, CBRE Regional Director, Advisory & Transaction Services - Office Occupier, said, “Diamuid’s expertise skillset and leadership experience will allow us to further develop our market share representing occupiers and enhance our level of client service.”  

Mr Killeen said the new role presented an exciting opportunity to lead a high performing team that had an unrivalled track record representing occupiers and delivering outstanding outcomes.  

“Our team is well placed to advise our clients on how to best navigate the changing landscape of workspace planning and transactions,” Mr Killeen said. 

“The market is shifting due to many macro influences resulting from the COVID pandemic such as return to work strategies, talent retention / attraction and various economic shifts. These external influences also present some great opportunities for organisations to capitalise on favourable leasing conditions to gain a competitive advantage.”