CBRE Group, Inc. has hired Mike Gerard to serve as president of the company’s U.S. Central Division, a geographic region with more than 25 offices in nine states.
“Mike is a highly accomplished professional who has both a deep understanding of our business and our culture of continuous improvement and excellence in client service,” said Cal Frese, CBRE’s chief executive officer of the Americas. “Mike has routinely distinguished himself as one of our strongest and most effective leaders, and we are pleased to have him leading our Central Division.”
Gerard has served as chief learning officer with CBRE since early 2011, with responsibility for CBRE University and other learning and development programs. Gerard was instrumental in substantially enhancing the program, offering training and instruction for more than 600 participants.
Gerard will continue to provide executive oversight for CBRE University. Andrea Lipton, corporate director of learning & development, has been promoted to vice president, and will run the university’s day-to-day operations.
