Audrey Frey Women in Business Award 2026

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Audrey Frey

CBRE

Senior Managing Director and Market Leader for CBRE's South Carolina Business

Greenville

Audrey Frey is senior managing director and market leader for CBRE’s South Carolina business, overseeing operations and growth strategy across all advisory services for Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Previously, she held senior leadership roles in Atlanta and served as U.S. East Region Leader for CBRE’s Broker Operating Platform, scaling resources to enhance broker performance. With more than a decade in commercial real estate, she is deeply committed to mentorship, diversity, and developing future industry leaders.

What makes you an effective leader? (Your greatest strength). What are you still working on?

I strive to empower people while pushing them to grow. I lead with humility, curiosity, and transparency — listening closely, asking questions, and sharing openly. I take accountability, admit when I’m wrong, and believe trust is built by learning alongside the people I lead.

Is there a mentor who has meant a lot to you in your career?

John Ferguson has meant a great deal to me in my career. He took a chance on me early on and became not just a mentor, but my greatest sponsor. He is a generous teacher, a strong supporter of women, and he leads with patience and kindness. His belief in me has shaped my confidence and growth.

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