ERIC DURDEN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity. Currently the leader of CBRE’s Valuation & Advisory Services (VAS) Southeast region and the National leader of Assessment & Consulting Services (ACS) and Property Tax for VAS. Prior to my current role, I led the South Region for CBRE's VAS practice which included over 300 professionals with annual revenue in excess of $120M.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Managing Director
CBRE
08.2017 - Current
Leader of multiple regions and business lines throughout my tenure, consistently leading the nation in both growth and profitability.
- Leader of the Southeast Region from 2017-2020 growing revenue from $43M to over $60M.
- Leader of CBRE's South Division from 2021-2024 which included over 300 professionals and annual gross revenue in excess of $100M.
- Most recently led both CBRE's National Property Tax business and National Assessment & Consulting Practice. Under my leadership these business grew revenue by 25% and improved bottom line performance from being unprofitable in 2023 to generating over $4M profit. Member of the CBRE VAS Executive team for the past 5+ years where I helped guide and execute the national strategy for the US VAS business.
Managing Director
Colliers-International
05.2014 - 08.2017
Leader of the Atlanta Valuation Practice. Under my leadership, the office grew from being outside the top 20 in Atlanta to a top five practice in the market and the fastest growing office in the Colliers platform.
Vice President
CBRE
11.2010 - 05.2014
Valuation professional executing a variety of assignments across the SE region.
Vice President
Duff & Phelps
05.2005 - 11.2010
Worked on a variety of assignments global with a primary focus on valuations for financial reporting. Completed assignments for a variety of top pension funds, REITS and Fortune 500 companies.
Education
BBA - Real Estate & Finance
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Athens, GA12.2004
Skills
- Strategic partnerships
- Data-driven decision making
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Revenue generation
- Revenue growth management
- Workforce planning
- Mentoring and training
- Business development
- Revenue growth
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Client relationships
- Recruitment strategies
- Budget development
Certification
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
MAI Designation- Appraisal Institute
Training / Courses
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
- MAI Designation- Appraisal Institute
Timeline
Executive Managing Director
CBRE
08.2017 - Current
Managing Director
Colliers-International
05.2014 - 08.2017
Vice President
CBRE
11.2010 - 05.2014
Vice President
Duff & Phelps
05.2005 - 11.2010
BBA - Real Estate & Finance
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business