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Jack Durburg

Jack Durburg

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Jack

Jack Durburg is Global Chief Executive Officer of CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions business, a global, integrated, full-service real estate outsourcing business serving the world's largest real estate occupiers – one of CBRE's three reportable Business Segments. In his role, Jack oversees the delivery of all services to clients, including facilities management, project management and advisory & transaction services. He is responsible for developing differentiated products, driving growth and delivering consistently exceptional client outcomes. With over 30 years of industry experience, Jack is well versed in all aspects of commercial real estate and services as an advisor to the leaders of major corporations and institutional owners. He is one of the foremost industry experts, a sought-after speaker and respected CBRE leader. Prior to his current role, he was CBRE's Global Chief Operating Officer with broad responsibility and authority across the entire company for service line excellence, operating efficiencies and its Global Client Care program.

Professional Experience

  • Global Chief Executive Officer, Global Workplace Solutions

    CEO

    2001 - present

    CBRE


Academic History

  • In addition to being Global CEO of GWS, Jack serves as a Member of CBRE’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board.

  • His team employs more than 60K people globally, serves clients in more than 100 countries, and produced more than $15B of revenue in 2020.

  • He provided leadership for Advisory & Transaction Services, Capital Markets, Property Management, Valuation Services and Project Management.

  • He had executive oversight for global research and marketing, global budgeting and KPIs in partnership with CBRE’s Corporate Development team.

  • Previously, he served as Group President and CEO of the Americas, where he had responsibility for all the firm’s geographies and service lines within the region.

  • He focused on driving differentiation and strong growth and cementing CBRE’s market-leading position throughout all Advisory & Transaction Services.

  • He also served as Executive Managing Director and overall market leader for CBRE’s Chicago region.

  • Prior to joining CBRE in 2001, Jack served a six-year tenure at Jones Lang LaSalle, where he served as Vice President and Regional Leasing Director.


Jack's Professional Affiliations & Accreditations