CBRE announce the appointment of Kelvin Chan as the Executive Director, Head of Capital Advisors, CBRE Hong Kong, with immediate effect.

Kelvin will be based in Hong Kong, reporting to Jonathan Chau, Executive Director, Head of Investment Property & Private Office, Capital Markets, CBRE Hong Kong and Greg Hyland, Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, CBRE. He will focus on growing the investment advisory arm of CBRE, which focuses on capital raising, structured investments and M&A services. He was previously CBRE’s Head of Capital Markets, China.

“We take pride in being the market leader in commercial real estate investment in Hong Kong and the outstanding track record of our Capital Markets team. Drawing on our extensive network, our CBRE Capital Advisors team will create greater synergies to help clients navigate the dynamic real estate investment market and achieve exceptional outcomes. Kelvin’s 20 years of experience in the transaction of all major real estate asset classes across China and Asia will be instrumental in supporting the business growth of the Team,” said Jonathan Chau, Executive Director, Head of Investment Property & Private Office, Capital Markets, CBRE Hong Kong.

“With headwinds such as interest rate hikes and subsequent negative carry, coupled with cautious lending from banks, the investment environment has become more complex than ever. We are excited that an investment professional with Kelvin’s industry know-how, extensive network and reputation for innovative solutions will now be helping to bridge the gaps for our clients,” said Greg Hyland, Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, CBRE.

Kelvin has more than 20 years’ commercial real estate transaction and real estate investment banking experience across Asia, specializing in investments, asset management, risk management, capital management, and funds management in China and across Asia. Prior to joining CBRE, he held several executive roles at PAG and Macquarie Group. He has led or provided strategic input into sourcing, structuring, negotiating, due diligence, debt financing, executing acquisitions, asset management, joint venture partner negotiations and management, and shareholder management.

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate advisory and investment holding SFC Type 1 and Type 4 licenses and an EAA license. Wholly aligned with local regulations, CBRE delivers a full spectrum of real estate finance and investment advisory services.

Kelvin holds a Bachelor of Commerce, the University of Sydney, and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments from the Securities Institute of Australia. He is also a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and a Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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