Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the appointment of Elias Bou Habib as Head of Consulting – Saudi Arabia. Bou Habib, who brings over 22 years of consulting experience in the Middle East region, will lead the Consulting team in the Kingdom to advise investors, developers, and operators on their projects and business strategies.
Before joining CBRE, Bou Habib held a Director position at Deloitte in Dubai, where he focused on business development and delivering large consulting projects in Saudi Arabia. He has also worked for leading management consulting firms in the GCC, including Booz & Co and PA Consulting Group.
This appointment follows a series of strategic hires in Saudi Arabia over the past year, demonstrating CBRE’s commitment to expanding its presence in the country. Nicholas Maclean, Managing Director of CBRE Middle East, expressed his confidence in Bou Habib’s expertise and reputation, stating that his addition to the team will support CBRE’s investment in client support across the Kingdom.
Pedro Ribeiro, General Manager – Advisory of CBRE Saudi Arabia, also welcomed Bou Habib to the team, emphasizing his extensive consulting experience and insights in the real estate industry. Bou Habib himself expressed his excitement at joining CBRE during a period of growth and activity in the Kingdom, and his eagerness to leverage CBRE’s global network and local expertise to contribute to the development of Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector.
CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has been serving clients in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region for over fifteen years. With over 1,300 professionals operating out of nine offices in six countries, CBRE provides a fully integrated suite of services across the Kingdom, including facilities management, transaction and project management, cost management, property management, investment management, appraisal and valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, mortgage services, and development services.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, headquartered in Dallas. With approximately 115,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries, CBRE offers a diverse range of services, including facilities management, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, appraisal and valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, mortgage services, and development services.
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