Henry Chin Appointed as Global Head of Research at CBRE
Advisor - People | Mar 25, 2025 | CBRE
Henry Chin has been promoted to Global Head of Research at CBRE, succeeding Richard Barkham who is set to retire. Chin, with over a decade of experience at CBRE, previously served as Global Chief Operating Officer for CBRE Research and Head of Investor Thought Leadership. Having joined CBRE in 2014 as Head of Research for Asia Pacific, and later for EMEA, Chin has been instrumental in analyzing global real estate markets and sectors. His academic credentials include a BA in Land Economics from National Taipei University, an MSc in Real Estate from the University of Reading, and a PhD in Real Estate Investment from Oxford Brookes University. Richard Barkham is leaving the role after making significant contributions over the past 10 years.
Sectors
- Commercial Real Estate
- Investment Services
Geography
- Global – CBRE operates on a global scale and the article references Mr. Chin's responsibilities and experience in various regions including Asia Pacific, EMEA, and global operations.
Industry
- Commercial Real Estate – The article discusses leadership changes within a major real estate services firm, highlighting their focus on understanding global commercial real estate markets.
- Investment Services – The article emphasizes the role of research and analysis in forming investment strategies for real estate investors.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Chin | Global Head of Research | People | Recently promoted to lead CBRE's global research efforts, replacing Richard Barkham. |
| CBRE | Company | Companies | A leading global commercial real estate services and investment firm. |
| Richard Barkham | Outgoing Global Head of Research | People | Retiring from his role after 10 years, succeeded by Henry Chin. |
| Vikram Kohli | Chief Operating Officer and CEO, Advisory Services | People | Provides commentary on the leadership transition within CBRE. |