Marcus & Millichap Welcomes Jan Coonley as Chief People Officer
Marcus & Millichap, a prominent commercial real estate brokerage firm, has made a significant addition to its leadership team with the hiring of Jan Coonley as chief people officer. In her new role, Coonley will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s human resources activities, including employee engagement, talent retention and acquisition, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
With a wealth of experience in the financial services industry, Coonley brings a strong track record of leading human resources initiatives at top-tier companies. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, she served as the chief people and culture officer at Heritage Bank of Commerce, where she was responsible for talent acquisition and leadership development strategies.
In a statement, Hessam Nadji, president and CEO of Marcus & Millichap, expressed confidence in Coonley’s ability to take the company’s human resources management to the next level. He emphasized the importance of this role in driving future growth and highlighted Coonley’s expertise as a valuable asset to the company.
Coonley herself expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead the human resources efforts at Marcus & Millichap, citing the dynamic corporate culture and the chance to deliver rewarding career opportunities to professionals in the commercial real estate industry.
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services. With a strong presence in the United States and Canada, the company closed over 7,500 transactions in 2023, totaling approximately $43.6 billion in sales volume.
The hiring of Jan Coonley as chief people officer signals Marcus & Millichap’s commitment to enhancing its human resources capabilities and driving continued success in the competitive commercial real estate market.