CBRE Appoints Benson Zhou as Senior Director for Melbourne Capital Markets Hotels

In Brief: CBRE has appointed Benson Zhou to the position of Senior Director, Capital Markets, Hotels in Melbourne, with the appointment effective July 6, 2026.

CBRE has named Benson Zhou as Senior Director, Capital Markets, Hotels in Melbourne, effective July 6, 2026.

Zhou brings more than 13 years of experience across the hotel, retail, development, and office sectors. He previously led the Hotels, Commercial Sales and Asia Markets team at Savills Melbourne and has advised on significant transactions in Victoria. Zhou has expertise in both domestic and international investment markets.

CBRE stated that Zhou’s appointment is intended to strengthen its Capital Markets Hotels team in Melbourne. Zhou has developed an extensive network across Asia through regular travel and relationships with offshore investors and institutions, and has experience facilitating cross-border transactions connecting international capital with Australian real estate opportunities.

Zhou’s background includes multi-lingual capabilities and deep connections across Asia. He has played a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border transactions and delivering outcomes for clients in the commercial real estate market.