CBRE has announced a major expansion of its advisory business in Indonesia, underscoring the country’s growing importance as a real estate hub in Southeast Asia. Over the next two years, the firm plans to hire nearly 100 professionals across office, retail, capital markets, and industrial & logistics sectors, while also appointing a core leadership team to drive the growth.

The move builds on CBRE’s existing operations in Indonesia, including Turner & Townsend’s project management arm and a 350-member Global Workplace Services team, and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to delivering integrated real estate solutions in one of the region’s fastest-growing economies.

Indonesia’s economy, the largest in Southeast Asia, is a compelling growth story. Fueled by robust domestic consumption and an expanding middle class, the country is modernizing its real estate landscape through significant foreign investment. This capital inflow is concentrating in high-growth sectors like data centers and the EV battery supply chain, where Indonesia is emerging as the world’s nickel capital. These investments are catalyzing 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 for Indonesia’s advisory business.

Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO, India, South-East Asia, Middle East & 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.