Firm appoints veteran Hawaiʻi executive Brian Yano as
Managing Director, Asset Services
Managing Director, Asset Services
HONOLULU, HI – June 1, 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks (CWCB) today announced the expansion of its Asset Services and commercial property management operations across Hawaiʻi, with the appointment of veteran Hawaiʻi commercial real estate executive Brian Yano as Managing Director, Asset Services. He will lead the firm’s statewide property management and Asset Services operations, with responsibility for business development, client relationships, and operational leadership across Hawaiʻi.
“Select Hawaiʻi submarkets have long been underserved at the institutional level – not for lack of talent, but for lack of world class asset services at scale. That changes now. Brian brings the relationships, experience, and market intelligence to help strengthen our established presence on Oʻahu while supporting growth opportunities across the state.” — Steve Sombrero, President, Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks
This represents one of CWCB’s most substantial commitments to its statewide presence in recent years, driven by growing demand from island property owners and investors seeking sophisticated asset management, hands-on operational oversight, and trusted local relationships.
Yano brings more than two decades of commercial real estate leadership experience across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, including senior roles with Coldwell Banker Commercial, JLL, CBRE, Colliers Hawaiʻi, A&B Properties, and Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation.
In his new role, Yano will work closely with Managing Director Joe Haas, who leads the firm’s brokerage operations, and Chief Financial Officer Helen Chong to support the continued growth and operational leadership of CWCB’s statewide property management and Asset Services.
“Hawaiʻi’s commercial real estate market requires a unique combination of local knowledge, operational discipline, and trusted relationships. As investment continues expanding across Hawaiʻi, owners increasingly need partners who understand the market and the importance of on-the-ground execution. That intersection is where I have spent much of my career and where I intend to continue building.” — Brian Yano, Managing Director, Asset Services, Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks
Beyond his professional career, Yano has maintained active leadership roles within Hawaiʻi’s business and nonprofit communities, including board service with the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau, Hospice Maui, and other local organizations.
Through its Asset Services platform, CWCB delivers commercial property management, operational oversight, project coordination, tenant relations, financial reporting, facilities management, and strategic asset support across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, supported by expanded statewide operational leadership and service capabilities.
About Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks
Founded in 1960, Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks is a leading commercial real estate firm serving the United States and Pacific markets through its Hawaiʻi and Guam offices. Our alliance with Cushman & Wakefield, the world’s preeminent commercial real estate brand, brings global innovation and best practices to every project – grounded in the spirit of aloha. To learn more, visit chaneybrooks.com.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital Markets, and Valuation. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit cushmanwakefield.com.
