CBRE Names Michael Lirtzman Managing Director of Office Investor Leasing in Chicago

CBRE has appointed Michael Lirtzman as Managing Director of Office Investor Leasing, based in Chicago, the firm announced April 3. Lirtzman will report to Office Investor Leasing President Mike Watts and will work alongside him to expand CBRE's national Office Investor Leasing platform.

Role and Responsibilities

In his new position, Lirtzman will focus on revenue growth, cross-business-line and regional collaboration, and working with marketing teams to improve client deliverables and branding.

"Michael brings a strong investor perspective and a deep understanding of office leasing strategy across market cycles," Watts said. "His experience advising owners on acquisitions, repositioning and leasing execution will be an important asset as we continue to expand our platform and support our clients."

Lirtzman's Background in Office Real Estate

Lirtzman joins CBRE with extensive experience advising office investors on acquisitions, capital investment, repositioning strategy, and transaction execution. Most recently, he served as head of Office Agency Leasing for the U.S. and as a Principal in the Chicago office at Colliers. Prior to that, he held executive roles at Sterling Bay and Transwestern and was a partner in a private investment owner-operator.

Over the course of his career, Lirtzman has built and led teams across multiple U.S. markets, completing more than 4 million square feet of lease transactions and contributing to more than $3 billion in property sales. He is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois and holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan.

"CBRE's Office Investor Leasing platform is uniquely positioned to help owners navigate today's market challenges," Lirtzman said. "I'm excited to join the team and collaborate across the organization to deliver incredible outcomes for our clients."

About CBRE's Office Investor Leasing Platform

CBRE's Office Investor Leasing platform, led by President Mike Watts, focuses on serving office owners with leasing strategy and transaction execution. Lirtzman's appointment is consistent with the firm's stated emphasis on revenue growth and cross-business collaboration.