Leadership appointment strengthens CBRE’s Office Occupier business

CBRE has appointed leading industry professional Darren Nugent to head its growing Office Occupier business in Australia and New Zealand.

For the past 10 years, Mr Nugent has served as CBRE’s Hong Kong Executive Director of Office Advisory & Transaction Services. He joined CBRE in 2006 and has partnered closely with teams across all facets of CBRE’s business in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Under his leadership, CBRE’s Hong Kong office business won the RICS Office Agency Team of the Year award five times, and he has received several client service-related accolades.

In his new Melbourne-based role as Regional Director, Advisory & Transaction Services - Office Occupier, Mr Nugent will focus on strengthening and growing CBRE’s Occupier platform.

He will work closely with Jenna Wallace, the recently appointed leader of CBRE’s Pacific Transaction Management and Portfolio Services team.

Matt Haddon, CBRE’s Senior Managing Director, Advisory & Transaction Services – Pacific, said, “Darren’s global experience and leadership skills will further elevate cross-border collaboration to enhance our level of client service. He will work with Jenna to ensure our Occupier clients benefit from a closely integrated Tenant Representation, Transaction Management and Portfolio Services platform to support their corporate real estate goals.”

Mr Nugent said the new role had presented an exciting opportunity on the career and family front to relocate to Melbourne.

“The market has never been more dynamic, as larger occupiers implement long term workspace plans. There is a strong desire to bring people back to the office, but with more flexibility, which will require flexibility in lease structures. At the same time, we’re seeing a continued ‘flight to quality’ trend, as businesses focus on ways to both attract and retain top talent,” Mr Nugent noted.

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