CBRE hires Troy Shortell to lead supply chain advisory business in Asia

COMMERCIAL real estate services firm CBRE said on Wednesday that it has hired Troy Shortell to head its supply chain advisory business in Asia.

Mr Shortell joins CBRE as its executive director, advisory & transaction services and will be based in Singapore for the role. He co-owns digital compliance firm AssuranceBox, and led Veracity's Asia intelligence and financial advisory business.

CBRE said its new senior hire "is a highly recognised supply chain professional, who brings 25 years of regional industry experience."

Mr Shortell's expertise spans the entire spectrum of the evolving supply chain through roles in China warehousing, haulage start-ups to board and management roles with industry benchmarks including DHL, CEVA and Havi Logistics, CBRE added.

The appointment comes as CBRE is building its supply chain practice capabilities in the region. The firm already has existing operations in the industry, with operations across the US and Europe.

"Mr Shortell's responsibilities will further complement CBRE's existing transaction execution and project management services in the region, allowing our clients to better securing facilities that best service their evolving requirements," CBRE said.