Jenny Haeg

Vice Chairman CBRE

Jenny Haeg is a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry, currently serving as Vice Chairman at CBRE in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 2 Her career has been marked by significant achievements and specialization in representing high-growth startups and technology companies.

Professional Experience

Jenny Haeg joined CBRE in October 2017 as Vice Chairman of Advisory & Transactions.1 2 Prior to this, she founded and led Custom Spaces Commercial Real Estate as CEO from August 2011 to October 2017.1 Custom Spaces was the first and only female-founded commercial real estate firm in San Francisco history, which was later acquired by CBRE.2

Before founding Custom Spaces, Haeg worked as Vice President at The CAC Group from March 2005 to July 2011, where she quickly rose through the ranks.1 2

Expertise and Achievements

Haeg has earned a reputation as San Francisco's "startup whisperer," as dubbed by TechCrunch.2 She specializes in representing high-growth startups and technology companies in the Bay Area and across the nation. Her impressive client list includes notable companies such as Airbnb, Scale AI, Perplexity AI, Gusto, Affirm, and Coinbase.2

Throughout her career, Haeg has:

Completed more headquarters transactions over the last ten years than any other broker in San Francisco2
Led negotiations for major deals, including Airbnb's and Dropbox's San Francisco headquarters, as well as Twitter's original headquarter space2
Been recognized for her unique ability to understand and maintain her clients' cultural identity as they scale2

Education

Jenny Haeg received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communications from the University of Southern California, graduating with honors between 2000 and 2003.1 2 She is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Association.2

Jenny Haeg's expertise in commercial real estate, combined with her understanding of the tech industry's needs, has established her as a leading figure in her field, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area's competitive real estate market.