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Director, Head of Workplace Strategy, China

CBRE
Shanghai - Shanghai - China Posted Oct 13, 2026
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Director, Head of Workplace Strategy, China

CBRE is seeking an accomplished and commercially driven leader to head its Workplace Strategy practice in China. The role will lead the growth, profitability and professional development of the Workplace Strategy business, combining practice leadership, business development, senior client advisory, project oversight and people management. Working closely with China, North Asia, APAC and global teams, the successful candidate will strengthen CBRE’s position as a trusted workplace strategy advisor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the China Workplace Strategy practice and contribute to regional and global practice development.
  • Drive P&L performance, business development and revenue growth.
  • Build senior client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
  • Advise clients on workplace strategy, portfolio optimisation, flexible working, workplace research and change management.
  • Drive thought leadership, product development, service excellence and quality control.
  • Oversee project delivery, budgets, resources and key deliverables.
  • Develop cross-business opportunities with Brokerage, Capital Markets, Project Management and Facilities Management teams.
  • Lead, develop and retain a high-performing Workplace Strategy team.
  • Ensure compliance with operational, commercial and risk-management requirements.
  • 10+ years of experience in workplace strategy, workplace consulting or a related professional services environment.
  • Proven experience leading a practice, business unit or professional consulting team.
  • Strong P&L management, business development and revenue growth track record.
  • Trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and C-suite executives.
  • Experience leading complex workplace transformation and organisational change projects.
  • Strong strategic, commercial, financial and analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop innovative, client-focused solutions.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or above; relevant professional qualifications preferred.

About CBRE

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 and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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