CBRE Strengthens Southeast Asia Footprint With Major Business Expansion in Indonesia

Jakarta, August 21, 2025: CBRE, the world’s leading real estate consulting firm, announced a significant expansion of its advisory business in Indonesia on Thursday, marking a pivotal step in strengthening its comprehensive service platform across Southeast Asia.

The strategic move builds upon the company’s established presence in Indonesia, including the project management team of Turner & Townsend, a majority-owned subsidiary of CBRE, and the 350-person Global Workplace Services team.

Over the next two years, CBRE plans to significantly expand its advisory team by adding nearly 100 new professionals across market segments, including office, retail and industrial and logistics. This investment in talent will ensure clients receive unparalleled market insights, strategic guidance and transaction expertise.

Indonesia’s economy, the largest in Southeast Asia, is a compelling growth story. Fuelled by robust domestic consumption and an expanding middle class, the country is modernising its real estate landscape through significant foreign investment. This capital inflow is concentrating in high-growth sectors, like data centres and the EV battery supply chain.

These investments are catalysing development across the property sector with a growing emphasis on green building, a flight-to-quality in office leasing and strong demand for industrial land. The residential market also remains robust, particularly in suburban areas, benefiting from new infrastructure.
 
CBRE’s expansion of its advisory capabilities in Indonesia is directly aligned with the growing economic trajectory, aiming to support both local and international clients navigating this dynamic real estate market. To spearhead this expansion, the CBRE Indonesia leadership team will be led by Angela Wibawa, who is the head of Indonesia’s advisory business.

Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa, CBRE, said, “Indonesia’s economic resilience and its position as a powerhouse in Southeast Asia make it a critical market for our strategic growth. This expansion of our advisory business is a testament to our confidence in the country’s real estate potential and our commitment to offering integrated, world-class services that meet the evolving needs of our global and local clients across this vibrant region.”
 
The expanded advisory business will work in close synergy with Turner & Townsend’s project management capabilities in Indonesia, providing clients with a seamless, end-to-end solution for their real estate needs—from strategic planning and advisory to project execution and facility management. This development reinforces CBRE’s long-term vision for growth in the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging its global expertise and local insights to support clients in key emerging markets.