Commercial real estate titan CBRE Inc. has a new leader for its South Bay operation.
The company last week announced Patrick McGrath as its new executive managing director of the South Bay office, located in El Segundo. He comes from Savills, where he was chief information officer and president of the firm’s West Region North American office.
“The South Bay is home to my family – it’s where our son was born and a global hub of innovation,” McGrath said in a statement. “From aerospace and defense to logistics and next-generation technology, this region is driving breakthroughs that shape the future of many industries.”
McGrath has more than 20 years of experience in major U.S. markets, including in San Francisco and New York. In the announcement, CBRE highlighted his experience with implementing technology and data into the company’s advisement and dealmaking.
“Patrick brings a rare combination of market leadership, operating discipline, and innovation mindset,” said Lew Horne, president of Advisory Services for the Americas. “He has a proven track record of scaling businesses, attracting top talent, and leveraging technology to improve client outcomes. His leadership
will materially strengthen our South Bay platform and accelerate our long-term growth in the region.”
McGrath’s appointment comes about a month after CBRE tabbed Josh Caruana as its North Region market leader, overseeing the brokerage’s operations in Glendale, Woodland Hills and Oxnard.
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The Los Angeles Community College District last week named Monte Perez as
president of East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park.
It’s not exactly a new role for Perez, who has been serving as interim president. Prior to this role, he served as president of Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar and president of Moreno Valley College in Riverside County.
“East Los Angeles College is a cornerstone of opportunity for the communities it serves, and Dr. Perez is exceptionally well-positioned to lead the college into its next chapter as the next ELAC President,” said Alberto Román, chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District.
