Randy McDermott

About Randy McDermott

Waste & Sustainability – Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)CBRE (Fortune 150;~$30B annual revenue; world’s largest commercial real estate and services firm)I support global waste and sustainability initiatives within CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions organization, helping major clients strengthen environmental performance, operational efficiency, and supply‑chain alignment. My work focuses on developing scalable waste strategies, advancing circularity, and improving the way organizations manage materials across complex environments.My background includes nearly 20 years in the waste and sustainability industry, with experience spanning operations, supply‑chain strategy, and vendor‑side execution. Before joining CBRE, I worked in consulting with PwC and Strategy & , advising executive‑level clients on transformation, operational excellence, and sourcing strategy. I also owned and operated a waste‑hauling company, giving me a practical understanding of the industry’s economics and real‑world constraints.This combination of Big 4 advisory experience, operational ownership, and global sustainability work allows me to bridge strategy and execution. I focus on transparency, data‑driven decision‑making, and building solutions that deliver measurable value for clients and the broader CBRE platform.

Experience

1. Waste and Sustainabilty - Gws (Gobal Workplace Solutions)

   CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Capital University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

  2001 — 2004

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Certificate, Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate

  2008 — 2008

• Ohio Dominican University

  Bachelor's, Business Administration

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Erp
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Transportation
• Waste Management
• Fleet Management
• Labor Management
• Operations Management
• Budgets
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sourcing
• P&L Management
• Strategy
• Integration
• Process Simulation
• Dot Compliance
• Logistics
• Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Waste
• Contract Management
• Corporate Finance
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management