CBRE has promoted Martin Samworth and Daniel Queenan to chief executive roles, with immediate effect.
Samworth (pictured) has been named chief executive of CBRE’s Europe, Middle East and Africa arm. He has been managing director of the division since October 2012.
He will continue to report to Michael Strong, executive chairman EMEA, who retains overall responsibility for the region.
Meanwhile, Queenan, who previously served as chief operating officer for the Asia Pacific region, has been promoted to chief executive of the division.
Previously he shared responsibility for managing the region’s operations with Robert Blain, executive chairman Asia Pacific.
In his new role, Queenan will oversee operational management of the division, while Blain will retain overall responsibility for the region.
Queenan will continue to serve as chief executive of CBRE’s development services subsidiary Trammell Crow.
Mike Lafitte, chief operating officer at CBRE, said: “These are well-deserved promotions. They are very talented executives who are highly regarded by our people in their regions and around the world.”
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