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Jacobs of NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs named chair of NAI Global Leadership Board

Michael Jacobs

Worcester, MA Michael Jacobs, managing principal, NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs, was named chair of the NAI Global Leadership Board. NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm.

“We are very pleased to have Michael in this role,” said Jay Olshonsky, president & CEO of NAI Global. “The success of NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs is a testament to his leadership skills. Our offices are very fortunate and will benefit from his experience.”

The NAI Leadership Board provides proactive leadership to increase profitability, professionalism, technical capability, integrity and standards of practice that reinforce and breed mutual trust and respect throughout the organization. It fosters and promotes activities, education and communication that elevate the level of engagement and productivity of offices, agents and the organization at-large.

Jacobs will also serve on the NAI Global Board’s executive leadership committee, comprised of executive committee officers, past chairs, and NAI Global’s executive leaders. This group assures the alignment of strategies, goals and objectives so that the organization can perform with the greatest degree of efficiency under a shared vision.

“Being named chair of the NAI Global Leadership Board is both an honor and a responsibility that I embrace wholeheartedly. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of NAI Global,” said Jacobs. “As we navigate an ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape, it is imperative that we lead with innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. I look forward to collaborating with my esteemed colleagues to drive positive change and foster growth within our organization and beyond.” 

Jacobs serves as managing principal at NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs, directing the firm’s business growth and operational strategies. Transitioning from a tenure as director of operations in the high-tech sector, he joined the company in 2003 and ascended to partnership in 2007. Jacobs’ specialty expertise lies in retail real estate, focusing on both large and small-scale brokerage and development projects, locally and nationally. He holds a degree in Business Management from Assumption College and is a licensed real estate salesperson in Massachusetts. 

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