CBRE Group Taps New Vice Chairman

Most recently, Andrew Sussman’s work on Citadel’s lease at the new 425 Park Ave. established anchor tenancy.

NEW YORK CITY—CBRE Group has promoted Andrew Sussman, an 18-year veteran of its New York consulting group, to vice chairman. He previously was an EVP. Over the years, Sussman reportedly has “established himself as a strategic thinker, an executor and a capable partner working with CBRE teams on assignments that have made their mark on Manhattan commercial real estate.” Most recently, his work on Citadel’s 211,000-square-foot lease established anchor tenancy at the new 425 Park Ave. “Achieving vice chairman is a pinnacle for achievement and a well-deserved honor,” says Matthew Van Buren, president, CBRE Northeast division. “Andrew’s career is a showcase for successfully navigating real estate complexities for some of our city’s largest and most significant occupiers.” Sussman’s track record includes serving as an integral part of teams that represented Viacom in its 1.6 million-square-foot renewal at 1515 Broadway, and Citigroup in its 2.6 million-square-foot renewal at 388-390 Greenwich St. Both were headquarters renewals—and two of the largest leases ever completed in Manhattan. Beyond Viacom and Citigroup, Sussman’s client list includes a established financial services, media and law firms, such as Morgan Stanley, CBS, Mayer Brown, Baker Botts, Proskauer, Dentons and Akin Gump. He has worked on more than 10 million square feet in transactions within the past five years. “Having worked side-by-side with Andrew on numerous transactions for nearly two decades, I can attest to his passion for the business, his tireless work ethic and the fact that he puts his client’s best interests above all else,” says Lewis Miller, vice chairman, New York Consulting Group. “His promotion was the obvious next step to commend all that he has accomplished.”