Global property adviser CB Richard Ellis has named Robert Sulentic as the company's new chief financial officer. CBRE described Sulentic as a seasoned industry veteran who combined public company corporate finance experience with an indepth understanding of the company's global operations.

Global property adviser CB Richard Ellis has named Robert Sulentic as the company's new chief financial officer. CBRE described Sulentic as a seasoned industry veteran who combined public company corporate finance experience with an indepth understanding of the company's global operations.

Sulentic is currently CEO of the company's Development Services business, and until recently, served as Group president of CBRE's EMEA and Asia Pacific operations. Before that, he was chief financial officer and then CEO of Trammell Crow Company, prior to its acquisition by CB Richard Ellis in December 2006. Sulentic will continue to lead the company's Development Services business.

CBRE also announced that Jim Groch has been named chief investment officer with responsibility for Corporate Finance and Strategy, which is a new position. Groch held a similar position with Trammell Crow Company prior to its acquisition by CB Richard Ellis. Groch will also continue as the chief investment officer for the company's Development Services business.