Mary Ann Tighe

Mary Ann Tighe has been credited with transforming New York's skyline during her 26 years in the real estate industry. She has been responsible for over 77 million square feet of commercial transactions, and her deals have anchored more than 9.2 million square feet of new construction in the New York region. Ms. Tighe has been CEO of CBRE’s New York Tri-State Region since 2002, a region of approximately 2,125 employees. Under her leadership, CBRE has become New York's preeminent firm, outdistancing all competitors in market share, revenue and margins.

In January 2010, Ms. Tighe was named Chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York, the first woman to hold this position in REBNY’s 114-year history and the first broker in 30 years. She began her real estate career as a broker at the Edward S. Gordon Company, ultimately rising to the position of Vice Chairman of Insignia/ESG, where she was regularly recognized among the firm's top producers. Prior to entering the real estate field, Ms. Tighe served as a Vice President of the American Broadcasting Companies, where she launched the A&E cable channel.