According to CB Richard Ellis, Philip Russo, a New York City communications veteran with nearly two decades of experience, has joined the firm's Corporate Communications department as senior director of Communications. Russo, who has designed and implemented strategic communications programs in both the public and private sectors, will be responsible for maintaining CBRE's high profile in the New York City marketplace through increased public and media relations efforts. He will be particularly focused on expanded collaboration with the company's Research Department to produce enhanced external communications. Russo comes to CBRE from Cushman & Wakefield, where he was senior managing director of media & corporate affairs. Russo is based at CBRE's New York City headquarters at 200 Park Ave. He is a graduate of Fordham University. CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., an S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2006 revenue). With over 24,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate and partner offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. In 2007, CB Richard Ellis was named one of the 50 "best in class" companies by BusinessWeek, and one of the 100 fastest growing companies by Fortune. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com