CBRE Announces New Senior Industrial & Logistics Role in the Nordics

Global real estate advisor, CBRE has today announced the appointment of Jouko Lehtonen as Head of Industrial & Logistics, Advisory, Nordics. This strategic appointment underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its presence and meeting growing customer demand in the Nordics.

Jouko will be responsible to lead and grow CBRE's Industrial and Logistics, Advisory business for the Nordics. Based in Finland, Jouko will report into Niko Penttinen, Head of Advisory & Transaction Services, Finland, and matrix report to Christer Farstad, Head of Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services, Nordics. Jouko will in this role be working closely with the Nordic in-country teams and the Continental European Industrial & Logistics Advisory team, headed by Jack Cox, MD, Industrial & Logistics, Europe. By establishing this dedicated Nordic leadership role, the company aims to strengthen its offerings with the unique needs and preferences of Nordic businesses.

Jouko joined CBRE in 2022 and currently holds the role of Senior Director, Industrial & Logistics, Finland. Prior to joining CBRE, Jouko held the position as Director, Contract Logistics at HUB Logistics, Finland OY. He has also worked at Posti Group as Director, Contract Logistics. Jouko has over 20 years of experience in logistics in several global and local logistics companies. Jouko has also played key roles in strategy and business development in international road freight for DHL Freight and Itella Logistics. He holds an MSc degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, from LUT University, Finland, and a BSc in Engineering, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, from JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland.

Jouko Lehtonen, Head of Industrial & Logistics, Advisory, Nordics, commented;

"I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity to lead our ambitious growth initiative in the Nordic region. This is an incredibly exciting time for the company, and I look forward to working closely with our local teams to address the evolving needs of our clients and ensure we deliver exemplary services across all markets.”

"As we continue to see strong growth potential in the Nordic region, it is critical that we have an experienced leader dedicated to this important market," said Colin Waddell, MD, Nordic Region, CBRE. "With his deep understanding of the Industrial and Logistics business landscape and proven track record of success, Jouko will be instrumental in accelerating our Nordic expansion and delivering exceptional value to our Nordic customers.”

Jouko Lehtonen will start his new role on 1 September 2024.