Adrian Lee
Executive Vice President, Managing Director
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Adrian Lee is the Executive Vice President, Managing Director responsible for managing CBRE Toronto West operations, a market that includes 38 million square feet of office space and over 400 million square feet of industrial space.
Adrian’s responsibilities include providing guidance and goal setting to our exceptional team of professionals as well as setting the strategies that help CBRE's commercial real estate leaders meet and exceed our client’s expectations.
A 26 -year veteran of the GTA market, Adrian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as a corporate real estate advisor focused on creating client- centric solutions, having worked for many of the country’s largest landlords and corporations throughout his career.
Known as a diligent negotiator and committed team player, Adrian has an unmatched record of service across the GTA. His deep understanding of the industry dynamics allows him to incorporate a balance of technical and personable skills needed to successfully build the trusting relationships across the industry.
In short, Adrian’s passion and integrity have enabled him to be a go-to facilitator, serving the needs of corporate Canada as a reliable advisor with the highest ethical standards.
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