LOS ANGELES—CBRE has named SpencerLevy as Americas head of research. Levy has been with CBREfor seven years, and formerly served as executive managing directorin the firm's capital markets group. In his new role, he willoversee market analysis and deliver vital information to thecompany's internal professionals and clients.

“Research is our primary tool for being an advisor to ourclients,” Levy tells GlobeSt.com. “By bringing in somebody likemyself who has been in this advisory role and has a client-centricpoint of view, we think it brings together the best of both worlds:great advice with knowledge of our clients and what they arelooking to achieve. I think it is a perfect extension of what Ihave done, and I am really excited about the opportunity.”

Since joining CBRE, Levy has served in leadership roles, alwayswilling to take on more and more responsibilities. He joined thefirm initially to lead the eastern division of the capital marketsgroup, eventually working his way to executive managing director,where he oversaw the group's advisory, auction and Latin Americanoperations.