CP Group, the second-largest office landlord in Georgia, today announced that they have hired Ryan Howard as Regional Director of Construction.

In his new role, Howard will oversee CP Group’s fast-growing portfolio of construction projects in the Atlanta market, including more than $100 million in planned renovations and other upgrades.

The hire comes after a year of unprecedented activity for CP Group, during which it executed multiple high-profile acquisitions in Atlanta, including Bank of America Plaza - the city’s tallest skyscraper and office tower - and the iconic CNN Center.

“As we prepare to launch several extensive repositioning and capital improvement efforts across our regional portfolio, we saw an opportunity to bring in a leading construction expert with the skill set and market knowledge to set our properties apart,” said Chris Eachus, Partner at CP Group. “Ryan was the perfect choice to lead these critical initiatives, and we are excited to have him on the team as we embark on a new chapter of investment in our Atlanta portfolio.”

Howard’s hire comes during significant growth for CP Group’s Atlanta portfolio, which has grown from 3 million square feet to 7 million over the last three years. In addition to Bank of America Plaza and CNN Center, the firm recently acquired the two-building Buckhead Centre in the heart of the city’s Buckhead neighborhood.

"I am excited to join CP Group at a time when its portfolio and investment in Atlanta are bigger than ever,” Howard said. "The city has been experiencing major growth in recent years, and that trajectory will continue as the office sector continues its recovery. I look forward to playing a pivotal role in adapting CPG’s portfolio for a new era of success in this market.”