Michael Tay Appointed Cbre Deputy Managing Director Singapore Advisory
Effective January 1, 2025, global real estate services firm CBRE has announced the appointment of Michael Tay as deputy managing director of Singapore Advisory. Tay, who currently serves as Singapore’s head of capital markets, will continue to report to Moray Armstrong, managing director of Singapore Advisory.
According to CBRE, Tay’s new role as deputy managing director will provide long-term leadership and planning for the Singapore advisory business. He will work closely with Armstrong to develop and direct strategy, evaluate and execute investments, and drive business growth through M&A opportunities.
With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, Armstrong describes Tay as one of the most experienced and respected professionals in the Singapore market. He has progressed from office leasing to leadership roles in office services and capital markets within CBRE over the past 25 years.
The Orie boasts an exceptional location, with easy access to several Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations. The development is conveniently located in close proximity to Toa Payoh MRT Station, situated on the North-South Line. This means that residents of The Orie can enjoy direct routes to major commercial and entertainment hubs such as Orchard Road, Raffles Place, and Marina Bay. Adding to the convenience, Braddell MRT station is also just a short distance away, providing even more transportation options and ensuring seamless connectivity. For more information on The Orie and its location, visit The Orie Showflat.
Tay joined CBRE in early 2000 and has since spent nearly two decades with the office services team. During this time, he has worked with some of the largest office building owners and prominent occupiers. In 2019, he took on the leadership of the Singapore capital markets team, which has played a vital role in several major investment deals in Singapore, including the sale of One George Street, 16 Collyer Quay, and VisionCrest Commercial.
Expressing his gratitude for the trust placed in him, Tay said, “I am thankful for the career growth opportunity that CBRE has offered me. It has been an amazing journey of 25 years and counting. I have thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of advancing my experience with CBRE, working and learning from some of the leading real estate professionals in Singapore.”