William Adjei

Enterprise executive with 20 years of leadership experience

William Adjei is a prominent figure in the real estate industry, currently serving as the Sector Director at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) since August 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he oversees profit and loss performance for a portfolio that includes commercial banking, asset management, and hedge fund client accounts within CBRE's occupier outsourcing business. His responsibilities involve growing existing accounts, acquiring new clients, and developing high-performing account leaders to achieve operational excellence.1 2

Professional Background

Adjei has an extensive career at CBRE, having joined the company in 2004. Prior to his current role, he held several key positions:

Senior Managing Director (Dec 2018 - Aug 2022): Led a global team managing a significant integrated global occupier services contract and was responsible for a client spend of $117 million.3
Managing Director (Jan 2013 - Dec 2018): Established and led teams focused on securing and expanding enterprise client relationships, achieving an average revenue growth of 36% above annual targets.2 3
Director of Global Transaction Services and Transaction Manager roles further contributed to his expertise in real estate operations and client management.

Education

William Adjei holds both a BBA and an MBA in International Business and Information Systems from the University of Toledo, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He also studied at Columbia Business School, focusing on strategic growth.2

Leadership and Initiatives

Adjei is actively involved in CBRE's leadership committees, including the Global Operating Committee and the Executive Inclusion Council, where he contributes to strategic decisions impacting the firm's operations.1 3 His leadership style is characterized by a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.

Personal Attributes

Colleagues describe him as a servant leader with integrity and compassion, emphasizing his ability to foster high-performing teams and exceed client expectations consistently.2 3

Highlights

Feb 25 · Bisnow

From Ghana To Chicago: The Journey Of CBRE Managing Director William Adjei - Bisnow

Feb 25 · Bisnow

From Ghana To Chicago: The Journey Of CBRE Managing Director ... - Bisnow

Experience

Sector Director at CBRE since August 2022

Senior Managing Director at CBRE (September 2021 - Present), Alliance Director at CBRE (January 2019 - September 2021), Managing Director at CBRE (January 2013 - January 2019), Business Development Manager at Dallas Regional Chamber (October 2003 - July 2004)

Education

BBA & MBA in International Business, Information Systems from The University of Toledo (1996 - 2001), Leading Strategic Growth from Columbia Business School (2015 - 2016)