Robert Thornburgh, CEO of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR Global), will be stepping down from his position at the end of 2024. After making a significant impact on SIOR’s future, Thornburgh is ready to take on new leadership opportunities in his commercial real estate career.
During this transition period, Thornburgh will continue to assist with the organization’s operations. The governance committee at SIOR Global will begin a search for a new CEO who can lead their global network of over 4,000 members across 50 countries.
Over the past 25 years in the industry, Thornburgh has been an integral part of guiding SIOR Global through its most dynamic phase yet. Under his leadership and that of other dedicated leaders and board members, SIOR has implemented a transformative vision that led to record-breaking membership retention rates (97%), increased member satisfaction levels, and recognition as one of Lipsey’s top CRE brands for two consecutive years. Additionally, there has been an impressive growth rate within various demographics such as female members (27% increase), international membership (19% increase), and younger professionals joining the organization.
David Lockwood , President at SIOR , expressed appreciation for Robert’s perseverance and dedication towards creating excitement around forward-thinking ideas which have resulted in numerous opportunities being realized by SIO R today . He also highlighted how Robert’s collaborative approach coupled with committed leadership skills have played crucial roles in building upon an already established foundation while establishing SIO R as a dynamic community .
In response to this news , Robert shared how serving as CEO at SIO R had been one o f t he greatest privileges i n h is l ife . He went on further t o express gratitude towards th e Board o f Directors along w ith th e entire team working under him during hi s tenure alon g wi th all dedicated m embers spread ac ross different parts o f t he world . He also expressed pride in the accomplishments made by SIO R during his time as CEO, including elevating the organization’s brand, improving member services, and fostering a collaborative community that sets a high standard of excellence.
This announcement was first reported by Connect CRE.
