Wednesday, August 14, 2024 CBRE has announced the appointment of Dr. Henry Chin as Chief Operating Officer of Global Research, effective September 2024, further solidifying its leadership in the field of real estate market intelligence. Dr.
Chin, who has been with CBRE since 2014, will relocate to the company’s global headquarters in Dallas to assume his new role, reporting directly to Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Research. In his new position, Dr. Chin will oversee the global operations of CBRE’s research platform, focusing on optimizing the Research function to achieve operational excellence.
His role will also involve differentiating CBRE’s research offerings from competitors and ensuring that research initiatives are closely aligned with the company’s broader business objectives. By collaborating with executives worldwide, Dr. Chin will work to create a cohesive and unified approach across CBRE’s global research network.
In addition to his new responsibilities, Dr. Chin will retain his current role as Global Head of Investor Research and continue to oversee Field Research and Econometric Advisors. His extensive background in research, analysis, and strategy, particularly across Asia Pacific and Europe, positions him well to lead CBRE’s research division on a global scale.
Before joining CBRE, Dr. Chin held senior leadership roles in research and strategy at Prudential Financial Inc. and Deutsche Bank Group.
Within CBRE, he has ser.