Alexandra Chirkaeva
About Alexandra Chirkaeva
Alexandra Chirkaeva serves as the Director and Head of Leasing for Malls, Mixed Use, TRep, and High Street Subdivisions at CBRE Russia, a position she has held since 2017. She has extensive experience in retail leasing, having previously worked at JLL and ECE Projektmanagement, and holds degrees in English Language and Linguistics as well as International and European Law.
Current Role at CBRE Russia
Alexandra Chirkaeva serves as the Director and Head of Leasing for Malls, Mixed-Use, TRep, and High Street Subdivisions at CBRE Russia. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's retail leasing strategies in Moscow. Her role involves overseeing leasing operations, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the retail sector.
Previous Experience at JLL
Before joining CBRE Russia, Alexandra worked at JLL as an Associate Director in Retail from 2008 to 2014. During her six years at JLL, she focused on retail leasing and market analysis, gaining extensive experience in the retail real estate sector. Her tenure at JLL provided her with a solid foundation in the complexities of retail leasing.
Experience at ECE Projektmanagement
From 2014 to 2017, Alexandra held the position of Head of Leasing Department for ECE Projektmanagement G.m.b.H. & Co. KG in Moscow. In this role, she was responsible for managing leasing activities and strategies for the company's retail properties in Russia, further enhancing her expertise in the retail leasing market.
Educational Background
Alexandra Chirkaeva studied at Latvijas Universitate, where she earned a Bachelor of Humanities with a major in English Language and Linguistics, focusing on interpreting and translation from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, she attended the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) from 2000 to 2003, where she studied International and European Law and obtained a qualification as a Lawyer.
Early Career at Norman Asset Management
Alexandra began her career at Norman Asset Management, where she served as the Head of Leasing and Marketing Department from 2006 to 2008. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing leasing and marketing strategies, contributing to her development in the retail leasing field prior to her subsequent roles.