About the role:
CBRE Thailand is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven leader to head our
Hotels & Hospitality business. This role will be responsible for managing and driving the team's growth, leading high-value hospitality transaction mandates, and strengthening CBRE's market position within the hospitality sector.
The successful candidate will bring deep industry expertise, strong client relationships, and a proven track record in hospitality transactions, investment and advisory work.
What You'll Do:
Business Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and grow the Hotels & Hospitality business in Thailand, aligning with CBRE's regional and global strategy
- Identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth across advisory, investment sales, and consulting services
- Develop and execute market strategies to strengthen CBRE's brand and market share
Client Management & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners, investors, developers, and operators
- Originate and lead high-value transactions, including hotel acquisitions, disposals, and strategic advisory mandates
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and oversee CBRE's Hospitality Advisory functions relating to hospitality market trends, asset studies and positioning, along with investment strategies.
Market Expertise & Thought Leadership
- Provide in-depth insights into Thailand's hospitality market, including investment trends, supply-demand dynamics, and operator landscape
- Represent CBRE in industry forums, client events, and thought leadership initiatives
- Collaborate with internal departments CBRE Thailand departments as well as regional teams to leverage cross-border opportunities
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
- Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture
- Work closely with other business lines to deliver integrated solutions
What You'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Minimum 12-15 years of experience in hotels & hospitality, real estate investment, advisory, or related fields
- Proven track record in originating and closing hotel transactions or leading transactional mandates
- Strong network within Thailand's hospitality and investment community
- Deep understanding of hotel operations, asset management, and investment structures
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Fluent in English and Thai
WHY CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
