Manama: CBRE, a global real estate consulting firm, has announced two new appointments to its Bahrain business.
James Lynn has joined CBRE Bahrain as director and head of research and consultancy, covering both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, whereas Orest Lachowycz has joined as research and consultancy manager.
Mr Lynn has more than 10 years of experience across the region in the real estate sector, including market research and project management.
He is tasked with utilising his knowledge of Middle Eastern markets, to deliver development services to public and private sector clients, covering a cross section of asset classes, including: residential, office, retail, hotel and industrial.
As part of his profile, Mr Lachowycz is expected to play a primary role in providing key information and advice to property owning clients.
Forming an integral part of the professional services team, he will support the department in conducting research and analysis.
CBRE Bahrain senior director and general manager Richard Botham said the appointments would strengthen the firm’s efforts to further expand in the region and create a large footprint in providing consultancy services.
“James and Orest join us with a proven track record and invaluable experience in their respective fields. I am confident their expertise will help produce proven results by providing the best-in-class consultancy services,” he added.
The combined portfolio of properties managed by CBRE in Bahrain comprise almost 100,000 sqm of prime office space in commercial districts and retail malls; almost 300 residential units in both compounds and apartment complexes, and more than 50,000 sqm of industrial and warehousing space.