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CBRE’s Rudin to Depart for Brookfield
Mitch Rudin, who has served as president & CEO of the New York tri-state region for the last seven years, will leave the world of commercial real estate services to take on the role of president & CEO of U.S. commercial operations at Brookfield Office Properties.
Change in the Air as REITWeek Approaches
With NAREIT’s investor’s forum on tap, several firms are making major announcements — including the departure of AvalonBay Communities Inc.’s Bryce Blair.
Magleby to Head Capital Markets at Cushman
Cushman & Wakefield has tapped Curtis Magleby, a finance and investment specialist with two decades of experience, as senior managing director of capital markets & U.S. western region leader.
Woods Joins Red Capital as Director
Gary Woods has three decades of experience in mortgage finance and acquisitions. His background includes stints with Bridger Commercial Funding, NorthStar Realty Finance and Washington Mutual.
Getting to Know the Stars
This year, CPE selected 10 fast-rising executives to feature as Stars to Watch. The profiles appeared in the April 2011 issue of the magazine; what follows are further insights from those that have worked with them as clients, managers and in other positions, as well as words of advice from these successful 40-and-unders.
Renaissance Man: As Starwood Capital Turns 20, Founder Barry Sternlicht Explores New Paths
If the commercial real estate industry held a decathlon for executives, Barry Sternlicht would be a serious threat to run off with the trophy, and not just because Starwood Capital Group’s chairman & CEO looks as fit as the tennis player he was at Brown University 30 years ago.
CPE’s Stars to Watch: Rising Leaders in Commercial Real Estate
Challenging times are the true test of talent, and the past recession has provided more of a test than most. This year’s group of Stars to Watch rose to the challenge, though, drawing on such strengths as ingenuity, honesty, commitment, a desire to learn and, of course, good old-fashioned hard work to close deals, develop research programs, cut costs and add to the bottom line.
Almquist Joins Avison Young as Principal
Commercial real estate broker Marty Almquist will focus on agency leasing and tenant representation in northern Virginia.
JLL Poaches Major Multi-Family Players for Atlanta Team
Jones Lang LaSalle has made a big move to take its already powerful presence in multi-family investment sales along the Eastern Seaboard to new heights. The commercial real estate services firm just added four preeminent names to its capital markets platform, leaving Atlanta’s top two multi-family brokerage teams with some big shoes to fill.
Barnett Joins Colliers as Senior Vice President
Richard Barnett will lead the healthcare and life sciences practice in the firm’s development and consulting services group.