CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that it has formed a Global Retail Executive Committee to drive the implementation of its global retail strategy. Anthony Buono, executive managing director, and 20-year retail veteran at CBRE has been named Chairman of the Committee.

Also joining the newly formed Global Retail Executive Committee are highly regarded and credentialed regional leaders including Peter Gold, Head of Cross Border EMEA Retail, Joel Stephen, Head of Cross Border Asia Retail, and Alistair Palmer, Head of Retail, Pacific.

Working collaboratively with regional and local market leaders and teams, the Committee will focus on leveraging the global CBRE retail platform to create distinct advantage for our retail occupier clients by creating real estate solutions that drive value and growth.

'Forming a Global Retail Executive Committee under Anthony's leadership uniquely positions us to deliver a unified global retail effort that capitalizes on CBRE's extensive global resources and service specialties that deliver great outcomes for retail brands,' said Jack Durburg, global president, brokerage services, CBRE.

Mr. Buono has overseen the growth of CBRE's Americas retail business into the industry's retail market leader with representation of over 1,100 retailer brands. CBRE has been a leader in adding retail talent and expertise to its ranks, most recently acquiring Philadelphia-based Fameco in 2013, Dallas-based UCR, Indianapolis-based Site Hawk Retail Real Estate, and Chicago-based Forum Analytics in 2015.

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About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has approximately 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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