CBRE Restructures Capital Markets Division to Focus on Residential and Logistics
The real estate consultancy CBRE has announced a strategic restructuring of its Capital Markets team in Portugal, appointing João Duarte Silva to lead a new division focused on the logistics and residential sectors. The company stated that this move is intended to address the growing importance of these sectors in the national property market.
This organizational change was detailed in a company announcement, which emphasized the goal of enhancing sectoral specialization and improving advisory services for clients engaged in real estate transactions and development. The firm has identified a pressing need for new housing construction and anticipates continued growth in e-commerce, which directly fuels demand in the logistics sector. CBRE confirmed the existence of a “very interesting transaction pipeline” in these areas.
João Duarte Silva, the newly appointed director, has 15 years of experience in the real estate market, with previous roles at ARCADIS, JLL, Quadrante, Teixeira Duarte, and Sacyr. His professional background includes advising financial institutions, developers, and investors on a wide range of real estate operations. In his new capacity, he will lead the specialized Capital Markets team in managing deals for both income-generating assets and new development projects.
The restructuring has led to a more specialized internal organization within the Capital Markets division. The team is now segmented to cover specific asset classes, including offices, retail, midcaps, hotels, agribusiness, and alternatives. This change is designed to provide clients with deeper expertise tailored to each market segment. The professional services offered by the firm will now be more targeted, reflecting the unique dynamics of each property type.
As part of this strategic update, CBRE has also established a new business unit dedicated to real estate investment banking and debt advisory. This new service line will offer more complex financial advisory to clients, aligning the company’s offerings with the sophisticated needs of institutional investors and large-scale developers operating in Portugal. The development of this unit signals a move towards a more integrated financial and real estate advisory model.
The leadership team for the restructured division includes Pedro Leiria Pinto, who has been promoted to deputy-head of Capital Markets, and Igor Borrego, who serves as head of Capital Markets. Their roles will be central to implementing the new strategy and driving growth in the newly defined sectors of focus. The company has not announced further changes to its professional training or certification programs at this time.
This strategic shift by CBRE reflects broader industry trends, where specialized knowledge is becoming increasingly critical for navigating the complexities of the real estate market. The firm’s response to market dynamics indicates a long-term commitment to the Portuguese market and a strategic bet on the continued expansion of the residential and logistics property sectors. Connect with trusted real estate professionals at realestate-lisbon.com.
