Bangkok--Jul 4--CB Richard Ellis
Ms Pauline Goh, Executive Director overseeing the office leasing, industrial, retail and residential marketing departments will assume the role of Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis, Singapore.
Mr Shee takes up his new post after having been Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis Singapore for 14 years, during which time he has led the Singapore team to countless record setting deals that have steered CB Richard Ellis into one of Singapore’s leading property consultancies. Mr Shee is also the longest serving senior executive in CB Richard Ellis, Asia, having been with the company for 29 years.
With this new appointment, Mr Shee will drive the overall business expansion of CB Richard Ellis, Asia, throughout Greater Asia focusing on further cementing ties with regional clients and orchestrating cross border strategies. Mr. Rob Blain, Chairman & CEO, CB Richard Ellis Asia Pacific said, “Willy is a veteran and is very highly regarded in the property industry. He is an astute businessman who knows our business intimately. There is no better person to lead CB Richard Ellis Asia in its growth strategy.”
On his new appointment, Mr Shee added, “I am honoured to take up this new role in such a world class organization and I look forward to continuing the impressive progress that has been made in establishing CB Richard Ellis, Asia. We have good momentum and are positioned to capture increased market share, especially in China.”
Prior to joining CB Richard Ellis, Singapore in 1976, Mr Shee was Acting Deputy Chief Valuer with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, and is a Fellow Member of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers. Mr Shee graduated from the University of Auckland under the Colombo Plan Scholarship with a Diploma in Urban Valuation.
In her new role, Ms Goh will be responsible for all aspects of the company activities in Singapore. Ms Goh has been with CB Richard Ellis for 21 years and has served as Executive Director since 1991. Ms. Goh has put together and led a winning team of residential and commercial project marketers, recognized as the industry’s top professional negotiators who have successfully marketed many of Singapore’s premier office and residential developments namely Capital Tower, One Raffles Link, One Raffles Quay, Ardmore Park, The Sail the Berth by the Cove, The Calrose, City Square Residences and 8@Mount Sophia.
“I look forward to growing the business and leading the team to excel in all areas of our services and continue to achieve top accolades for our position as a customer-centric market leader in real estate consultancy, “said Ms Goh.
A Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, Ms Goh graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Estate Management from the National University of Singapore.
“We appreciate Pauline’s significant contribution to the success of CB Richard Ellis, Singapore. Pauline is very well regarded as one of Singapore’s leading real estate professionals. I am confident in her ability to steer our business growth and keep us highly rated in our arena,” added Mr Blain.
About CB Richard Ellis
CB Richard Ellis (NYSE:CBG), a FORTUNE 1000 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's leading commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2004 revenue). The company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers by offering strategic advice and execution for property leasing and sales; property, facilities and project management; corporate services; debt and equity financing; investment management; valuation and appraisal; research and investment strategy; and consulting. Including partners and affiliates, the company has over 300 offices in more than 50 countries around the world.
CB Richard Ellis established an office in Bangkok in 1988 and in Phuket in 2004. CB Richard Ellis (Thailand) Co. Ltd. has grown to be a leading real estate services provider, offering a full range of services including sales and leasing for all types of property, property and facilities management, valuation and advisory services, and research and consulting. For more information, visit the company's website at www.cbre.co.th.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE พ 30 June 2005
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