The NAIOP Raleigh Durham Mentorship Series brings together rising talent in commercial real estate with the knowledge, guidance, and perspective of senior industry leaders. Through targeted, small sessions with mentors and peer connections, Developing Leaders gain meaningful opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. The series is designed for young professionals (age 35 and under). Limited amount of seats are available for each mentor event. Seats are first come, first served.

Join us for the first mentor session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Cushman & Wakefield office with featured mentor Adrienne Cole.

Adrienne Cole
President and CEO, Raleigh Chamber

Adrienne Cole is the president and CEO of the Raleigh Chamber and leads the Triangle’s largest business membership organization representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County.

In this role, Adrienne and her team support the interests of the local business community while building a thriving regional economy, enhancing the community’s quality of life, and strengthening member businesses. Adrienne’s core focus areas are economic development, diversity, equity and inclusivity, government affairs, transportation, workforce development, talent, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and supporting small business. Adrienne has been the recipient of the Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Award and CEO of the Year award. She has also been recognized by Business NC in their Power List. Adrienne was the recipient of the TCREW Impact Award in 2023. Adrienne and her husband Walt live in Raleigh and have three children.