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About Jay Olshonsky
Jay Olshonsky, FRICS, SIOR, CCIM, is the Owner of Forty Two Plus, LLC, a real estate consulting firm that provides expertise in both residential and commercial real estate.
From December 2012 to September 2024, Jay served as President, and Chief Executive Officer of NAI Global. He was responsible for overseeing all global operations. Under his leadership, NAI Global expanded significantly, increasing its offices domestically and internationally, boosting annual revenues and profits, and broadening service lines. NAI Global stands as one of the largest commercial real estate firms worldwide, consistently generating over $20 billion in annual transaction volume, with more than 375 offices, managing over 1.15 billion square feet of properties and facilities, and employing over 6,000 professionals in 55 countries.
From December 2012 to September 2024, Jay served as President, and Chief Executive Officer of NAI Global. He was responsible for overseeing all global operations. Under his leadership, NAI Global expanded significantly, increasing its offices domestically and internationally, boosting annual revenues and profits, and broadening service lines. NAI Global stands as one of the largest commercial real estate firms worldwide, consistently generating over $20 billion in annual transaction volume, with more than 375 offices, managing over 1.15 billion square feet of properties and facilities, and employing over 6,000 professionals in 55 countries.
Jay’s greatest contributions to NAI Global were his leadership, courage, coaching, listening skills, and his ability to foster an inclusive culture. His commitment to promoting a diverse environment in gender and age, along with his innovative mindset, motivation skills, and active mentoring, are highly valued.
Before NAI Global, Jay held various leadership roles at CBRE in the Washington DC area for 15 years. He managed area offices and oversaw the Washington DC office, which generated over $100 million in revenues and managed 50 million square feet of property. Starting his career in Washington DC in 1982 as an office-leasing agent, he earned the 1998 Realtor of the Year award from the Greater Washington DC Commercial Association of Realtors, where he later served as Chair in 2000. In 2020, Jay was recognized by Commercial Real Estate News (CRE) & Property Resource | GlobeSt http://globest.com as one of The Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate and received the Honorary CCIM Designation from the CCIM Institute, a rare honor in commercial real estate. Originally from Washington DC, Jay lives in New York City.
Before NAI Global, Jay held various leadership roles at CBRE in the Washington DC area for 15 years. He managed area offices and oversaw the Washington DC office, which generated over $100 million in revenues and managed 50 million square feet of property. Starting his career in Washington DC in 1982 as an office-leasing agent, he earned the 1998 Realtor of the Year award from the Greater Washington DC Commercial Association of Realtors, where he later served as Chair in 2000. In 2020, Jay was recognized by Commercial Real Estate News (CRE) & Property Resource | GlobeSt http://globest.com as one of The Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate and received the Honorary CCIM Designation from the CCIM Institute, a rare honor in commercial real estate. Originally from Washington DC, Jay lives in New York City.
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Jay is a nationally recognized leader in commercial real estate with decades of executive experience. As former Chairman, President & CEO of NAI Global, he led the company through major global expansion and performance growth.
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