Realogy Holdings, a residential real estate franchising and relocation company, has appointed Brett White to its board of directors, effective as of Jan. 24.

White most recently served as chief executive officer at CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services firm, from 2005 until his retirement last November. He also served as president from 2001 until 2010.

Prior to serving as CBRE's president, White served as chairman of the Americas of CB Richard Ellis Services from 1999 until 2001, and was president of brokerage services from 1997 until 1999. Earlier in his career, he held various sales and management positions starting in 1984.

White's appointment increases the board's size to eight members, three of whom are independent.