Tony Coglianese
Senior Vice President, CBRE
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone (312) 861-7838
Mobile (630) 484-0182
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Chicago, New York City
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English
Bio
Tony Coglianese is a Senior Vice President at CBRE and a recognized emerging leader within Chicago's commercial real estate and business community. As a senior member of CBRE's Occupier Advisory and Transaction Services platform and Co-Leader of the firm's Chicago Tech and Digital Media Practice, Tony has distinguished himself through exceptional execution, strategic insight, and measurable contributions to both client outcomes and community impact.
Since joining CBRE in 2018, Tony has advised on more than $4 billion in transactions, negotiating lease assignments and relocations ranging from 1,000 to 200,000 square feet. With a robust pipeline of multiple high-value transactions that underscore his continued and growing influence in the market, Tony is positioning 2026 to be his most impactful year yet. His work consistently aligns real estate strategy with broader business objectives, helping clients optimize cost structures, support workforce growth, and position themselves competitively within Chicago's evolving market. Tony's disciplined approach and strong negotiation acumen have directly contributed to revenue growth and long-term client relationships for CBRE.
Tony's professional performance is matched by demonstrated leadership and innovation. As CoLeader of the Chicago Tech and Digital Media Practice, he has helped shape CBRE's approach to serving high-growth technology companies, delivering tailored advisory solutions that address hybrid work strategies, talent attraction, and cultural alignment. His ability to translate market data into actionable strategy has positioned him as a trusted advisor to senior executives navigating periods of rapid change.
Tony's leadership trajectory has been recognized both internally and externally. He was named CBRE Chicago's "Rookie of the Year" in 2018, awarded to the top first-year producer across all twelve business lines, and is among the youngest professionals in the firm's history to be promoted to Senior Vice President. These distinctions reflect not only production excellence, but also his professionalism, judgment, and leadership presence.
Beyond his transactional success, Tony is deeply engaged in Chicago's business and civic community. He is a co-founder of ChiTechIRL, a startup event and networking group that connects the most prominent players in Chicago's tech ecosystem and fosters meaningful collaboration among founders, investors, and innovators. He is an active angel investor and an influential supporter of organizations at the forefront of fostering better connections between Chicago stakeholders and the global tech and innovation community, including P33 and World Business Chicago.
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