"Tony has an extraordinary track record in the real estate industry and is widely respected as one of the leading consultants serving the talent needs of public and private companies engaged in the real estate business," says Michael Franzino, global market managing director of Korn/Ferry's global financial services market, in a release. "He brings the knowledge, proven track record and know-how to further establish Korn/Ferry as a leading human capital solutions firm in the real estate industry."

LoPinto tells GlobeSt.com that while the future of real estate markets still remains in flux, a brighter fate awaits those searching for jobs. "The transactional side [of commercial real estate] has not become invigorated," he explains. "But when that gears up, that will fuel organizational changes." He notes that as public markets become active, with IPOs, etc., the organizational effects will follow, namely management teams, particularly those with experience in public markets.

His career has spanned executive positions in finance and capital markets, development and investments with Bankers Trust, Mobil Land Development Corp., Cushman & Wakefield, First Chicago and the Charles E. Smith Co., where he managed the company's New York Stock Exchange IPO. The international company is acquiring his services in a volatile time for hiring, with national unemployment currently in the double digits.