Search
 

Akiyama Takes Reins at CBRE Group in Japan

TOKYO-The industry veteran comes to the firm toting 30 years experience in banking and real estate fields globally.

By Joe Clements | Updated on September 16, 2007

TOKYO-CB Richard Ellis has tapped a new chief for its Japanese operations, tapping Takahide Akiyama as president and CEO and representative director, effective Jan. 1. Until then, Akiyama will serve as senior EVP and has also been appointed a member of the firm’s Asian Pacific Strategic Group.

“With his extensive experience in financial and operational management, I am confident Mr. Akiyama will play a key leadership role in advancing the company toward its strategic goal of strengthening our position as the world’s largest real estate services organization,” says Rob Blain, chairman and CEO of CBRE’s Asia Pacific team. Akiyama’s background in corporate and project finance included major real estate projects, having participated in a variety of office and infrastructure developments while in London during the 1980s, and later undertaking similar ventures in Los Angeles.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.