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CBRE Appoints Raj Somchand as Head of European Investment Banking

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CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has appointed Raj Somchand as Head of European Investment Banking. With over 18 years of experience in real estate investment banking, M&A, and equity advisory, Somchand will lead CBRE's integrated real estate investment banking services across Europe, focusing on large, complex transactions and cross-border deals. Somchand brings a wealth of experience to CBRE, having previously served as Head of M&A and Equity Advisory at JLL for over five years. He will assume his new role in early 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • Raj Somchand brings over 18 years of experience in real estate investment banking, M&A, and equity advisory to CBRE.
  • He joins CBRE from JLL, where he was Head of M&A and Equity Advisory for over five years.
  • Somchand will lead CBRE's integrated real estate investment banking services across Europe, focusing on large, complex transactions and cross-border deals.
  • He will spearhead CBRE's integrated real estate investment banking services across Europe in his new role.
  • Somchand's career includes eight years spent at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and five years at Deloitte.
  • He co-founded Leon Partners, which was later acquired by HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler) and subsequently by JLL.
  • CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory, Building Operations & Experience, Project Management, and Real Estate Investments.
  • CBRE has more than 140,000 employees, including Turner & Townsend employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries.

Statistics:

  • CBRE has over 140,000 employees, including Turner & Townsend employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries.
  • CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory, Building Operations & Experience, Project Management, and Real Estate Investments.
  • 2024 revenue: CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.
  • Raj Somchand has over 18 years of experience in real estate investment banking, M&A, and equity advisory.

Sources:

  • Source: CBRE Group, Inc.
  • Source: CBRE Group, Inc. Copyright 2017 Contify.com

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