CBRE today announced the appointment of Don Lim as Managing Director, Korea, for its Advisory Services business. 

With immediate effect, Lim will assume full responsibility for CBRE’s Advisory Services business, including Capital Markets, Advisory and Transaction Services, Property Management, Valuations and Project Management, across Korea. He will also partner closely with CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) leadership and assume responsibility for all functional areas in Korea.

Lim told WILLIAMS MEDIA “We will provide the unparalleled services to our customers in line with the rapidly changing real estate market and aim to accelerate the growth of the Korean business and bring positive changes to the organization. Korea continues to evolve as one of the most exciting businesses for CBRE in North Asia and across the globe, backed by an innovative economy and robust corporate sector. To further capitalize on the opportunities in this key market and better serve our clients in Korea, I am delighted to lead this business. 

“As we continue to capitalize on the opportunities in the Korea market and better serve our clients, Don emerged as the leader best suited to take our Advisory Business to the next level. His appointment also reinforces the firm’s commitment to develop and promote exceptional talent from within CBRE,” says Duncan.

Lim joined CBRE in 2005 and has worked in a variety of different roles. Lim has built an impressive track record in CBRE Capital Markets, growing a collaborative culture and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, leading numerous landmark transactions. He will continue in this capacity while CBRE appoints a successor to lead its Capital Markets business in Korea.

Prior to joining CBRE, Lim worked for ITT Sheraton in the U.S., The Shilla group and Korea Asset Advisors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master’s Degree in Management of Foreign Direct Investment from the Korea Development Institute.

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