CBRE, a global real estate consulting firm, has announced two new appointments to its Middle East Advisory & Transaction Services team.

Zeynep Sarsar joins the CBRE retail agency team as a manager, Retail Agency, bringing over five years of regional experience with a background that includes retail leasing and consultancy at Colliers International and McArthur + Company.

Sarsar will play a primary role in providing unique insights and experience solutions to serve the needs of clients. Forming an integral part of the retail team, she will support the department in retail leasing, retail consultancy and business development across the Middle East region. Sarsar has significant experience working on exclusive landlord mandates across the region along with dealing with a multitude of both local and international retailers.

Jayne Higgins joins the CBRE team as a senior consultant, Retail Agency and she brings four years of experience from across the region and the UK in the real estate sector including a background in both property management and retail leasing at Colliers International.

In her new role, Higgins will be working with the team to provide her knowledge of the Middle East market, covering a cross-section of asset classes and providing both retail leasing and consultancy capabilities along with conducting market research to support development evaluations for CBRE’s clients.

Nick Maclean, managing director, CBRE Middle East, said, “This is an exciting chapter for CBRE as we continue to expand our team with driven and committed individuals to best serve our clients. With a strong team of experienced professionals and a combined experience of over 10 years in the region, these key appointments will further develop and strengthen CBRE’s regional status. I am confident that with Jayne and Zeynep’s experience, we will build on our growing advisory and transactions team, and continue to drive results for our clients.” – TradeArabia News Service