CBRE Strengthens Southeast Asia Footprint with Major Business Expansion in Indonesia
To Hire Nearly 100 Advisory Professionals across Office, Capital Market, Retail and Industrial and Logistics Sector over Next Two Years; Core Leadership Team Appointed
Jakarta – August 26, 2025 – CBRE, the world’s leading real estate consulting firm, today announced a significant expansion of its advisory business in Indonesia, marking a pivotal step in strengthening its comprehensive service platform across the Southeast Asian region. This strategic move builds upon the company’s established presence in Indonesia, including the Project Management team of Turner & Townsend, a majority-owned subsidiary of CBRE; and the 350-person Global Workplace Services (GWS) team. Over the next two years, CBRE plans to significantly expand its advisory team by adding nearly 100 new professionals across market segments, including Office, Retail, and Industrial & Logistics. This investment in talent will ensure clients receive unparalleled market insights, strategic guidance, and transaction expertise.
Indonesia’s economy, the largest in Southeast Asia, is a compelling growth story. Fueled by robust domestic consumption and an expanding middle class, the country is modernizing its real estate landscape through significant foreign investment. This capital inflow is concentrating in high-growth sectors like data centers and the EV battery supply chain, where Indonesia is emerging as the world’s nickel capital. These investments are catalyzing development across the property sector, with a growing emphasis on green building, a “flight-to-quality” in office leasing, and strong demand for industrial land. The residential market also remains robust, particularly in suburban areas, benefiting from new infrastructure.
CBRE’s expansion of its advisory capabilities in Indonesia is directly aligned with the growing economic trajectory, aiming to support both local and international clients navigating this dynamic real estate market. To spearhead this expansion, the CBRE Indonesia leadership team will be led by Angela Wibawa, who is the Head for Indonesia’s advisory business.
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO, India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said, “Indonesia’s economic resilience and its position as a powerhouse in Southeast Asia make it a critical market for our strategic growth. This expansion of our advisory business is a testament to our confidence in the country’s real estate potential and our commitment to offering integrated, world-class services that meet the evolving needs of our global and local clients across this vibrant region.”
The expanded advisory business will work in close synergy with Turner & Townsend’s Project Management capabilities in Indonesia, providing clients with a seamless, end-to-end solution for their real estate needs – from strategic planning and advisory to project execution and facility management. This development reinforces CBRE’s long-term vision for growth in the Asia Pacific region, leveraging its global expertise and local insights to support clients in key emerging markets.
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CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE established an office in Bangkok in 1988, followed by its Phuket office in 2004. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including property sales and leasing; investment management; appraisal and valuation; strategic consulting and research; property management; facilities, transaction and project management. Please visit our website at www.cbre.co.th.
