Professional services firm CBRE has recruited Susan Joyce to its Irish business to spearhead brokerage for the operational real estate (OPRE) team.
Joyce, who joins after 10 years working with CBRE UK in the advisory and transactions part of the business, has now recently joined the Dublin office and will be working within the brokerage operational real estate team.
She will have an overall responsibility for the disposal, acquisition and strategic investor management of specialist commercial real estate businesses with a particular focus on alternate OPRE, to include portfolio investment acquisitions / disposals and refinancing.
Joyce will be tasked with growing the firm’s expertise in OPRE across Ireland. Her appointment bolsters the existing team which includes Christian Judd who focuses on operational real estate corporate finance, and Gareth Williams who leads on valuation.
Bernadine Hogan, executive director, CBRE Ireland said: -Susan’s appointment is a welcome addition to the Operational Real Estate team in Ireland.
-We now have four full-time staff covering a full range of valuation, advisory and transactional services across healthcare, pubs, hotels, leisure, supermarkets and student accommodation. This strengthens our market position, and we will continue to expand to take advantage of opportunities in 2023.-
Myles Clarke, managing director of CBRE Ireland, added: 'Susan’s appointment comes at a significant time for our business in Ireland as we witness real estate markets changing. She brings a new skill set and a wealth of experience, which will enable us to offer every aspect of valuation and investment advice for all sectors within operational real estate in Ireland.
'The hire is further evidence of our commitment to appoint the best talent in the market so we can continue to provide a top-class service to our clients.'
