Chrystal Cheng
About Chrystal Cheng
Chrystal Cheng serves as the Senior Estates and Transactions Manager at HSBC in Hong Kong SAR, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in managing a diverse real estate portfolio and providing strategic market insights to senior management.
Work at HSBC
Chrystal Cheng has been employed at HSBC as a Senior Estates and Transactions Manager since 2019. In this role, she provides market insights to senior management and internal stakeholders, enabling the proposal of proactive real estate strategies. She manages a diverse portfolio of real estate properties in Hong Kong and Macau, which includes offices, data centers, retail, and residential properties. Additionally, she is responsible for aligning leasing transactions with business strategies to drive rental savings.
Previous Experience at CBRE
Prior to her role at HSBC, Chrystal Cheng worked at CBRE in various capacities. She served as Regional Estates Manager from 2018 to 2019, where she managed estates in Hong Kong. Before that, she was an Assistant Manager from 2017 to 2018 and an Executive from 2014 to 2017, both roles based in Singapore. Her experience at CBRE provided her with a strong foundation in real estate management and transactions.
Education and Expertise
Chrystal Cheng holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Guelph. Her educational background supports her expertise in real estate management and transactions, particularly in providing market insights and conducting due diligence.
Real Estate Management Responsibilities
In her current position, Chrystal Cheng leads the annual valuation exercise for the owned portfolio in Hong Kong and Macau, which is essential for internal reporting. She conducts technical and legal due diligence to ensure compliance with internal policies during leasing activities. Her responsibilities also include managing a diverse portfolio of properties, which enhances her strategic approach to real estate management.