According to Colliers International, Westport resident Joseph Harbert, a leader in the Tri-State real estate market for more than 25 years, has joined Colliers International as the president of its Eastern region. Harbert will report directly to Dylan Taylor, CEO of the U.S. operations of Colliers International.

Harbert is a leading real estate executive in the Tri-State region with an unparalleled track record for driving strategic growth in the New York and the surrounding markets. He has been added to the Colliers International senior U.S. executive team with the goal of accelerating and broadening the success of the eastern region markets including Fairfield County.

"I am extremely excited to be joining Colliers International in a leadership role at this important time in our industry," said Harbert.

Most recently, Harbert was the chief operating officer for Cushman & Wakefield in the New York region and its area leader for the Northeast.