Summary:
- CBRE named Mona Govahi director of its national property tax practice at VAS.
- She recently served as business development manager at O’Connor Tax Reduction Experts.
- She earned a spot on the Asian Hospitality List of the 51 Most Successful Women of Color.
Mona Govahi is now CBRE’s director of national property tax practice within its valuation and advisory services. She will lead the team providing property tax consulting, valuations and portfolio strategies across hotels, multifamily, industrial and mixed-use properties.
She most recently served as national business development manager at O’Connor & Associates. Her work earned her a spot on the 2025 Asian Hospitality Power List of the 51 Most Successful Women of Color, highlighting her role in the hospitality and real estate sectors, CBRE said in a statement.
“Mona’s appointment reflects CBRE’s commitment to expanding our National Property Tax Practice and delivering solutions for property owners,” said Henry Joseph, CBRE's managing director for VAS. “Her expertise and reputation will bring value to our clients, particularly in the hospitality sector.”
Govahi, with experience in property tax consulting, legal advocacy, and hospitality, has guided institutional investors, real estate owners, and hotel groups through multi-jurisdictional appeals and valuation challenges.
“CBRE’s platform and national reach will allow me to partner with clients at a higher level, delivering strategies, relationships and outcomes that move the needle,” Govahi wrote on LinkedIn. “I look forward to working with an exceptional team and driving results from Day 1. Here’s to new opportunities, bold goals and setting a higher standard together.”
In August, Accor Ltd. appointed Ranju Alex as CEO for South Asia.
