CBRE Ltd

Boasting 14 years of experience in Hong Kong’s real estate industry, Tom Gaffney helped Forever 21 open its second concept store and bring Jamie’s Italian Restaurants to Hong Kong. Now, as CBRE’s Managing Director for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, Gaffney, who joined the company earlier this year, bears responsibility for all of CBRE’s business activities in those territories. He is also a member of CBRE’s Greater China Executive Committee.

CBRE is a global leader in real estate services with over 1,200 staff providing services in various categories including Retail, Office, Capital Markets, Consulting, Asset Services, Valuation & Advisory Services, Project Management, Industrial & Logistics, Global Workplace Solutions, and International Project Marketing. Recently, the firm launched a specialized Food & Beverages team to support their clients in navigating the complex food & beverage industry.

CBRE joined the Chamber in December 2000 with the goal of leveraging the organization’s networking and knowledge-sharing platforms. CBRE’s corporate membership entitles all of its staff to experience Chamber membership benefits, which helps increase participation from individuals within the firm. Gaffney and his colleagues often attend the informative events hosted by the Chamber, which helps the team broaden their knowledge and understanding of important issues such as Hong Kong’s economic and political changes.

“CBRE prides itself on its market expertise and local knowledge, so attending these events allows our employees to further educate themselves and therefore better serve our clients from all industries across Hong Kong,” Gaffney said.

In addition to attending events, Gaffney is also very active in the Chamber as a member of the Chamber Real Estate Committee. Gaffney added, “Being a Committee Member has been an extremely interesting experience. The topics that are discussed and the knowledge sharing in the committee are some of the best that I have experienced in the 14 years that I have been in Hong Kong.”