Chris McLernon to lead global real estate services reporting to Jay Hennick
Colliers has announced the appointment of Chris McLernon as CEO of Real Estate Services| Global, effective July 1, 2022. McLernon, who has been with the company since 1987, will focus on growth and operational excellence. He previously led the EMEA region, where he grew revenues from $30 million to over $700 million. Davoud Amel-Azizpour, the current CFO of EMEA, will succeed him as CEO of that region. The transitions aim to enhance Colliers’ leadership and support ambitious growth plans.
- McLernon grew EMEA revenues from $30 million to over $700 million.
- Colliers reported annual revenues of $4.1 billion.
- Company has a solid growth plan targeting 2025.
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Davoud Amel-Azizpour named CEO of EMEA Region
TORONTO, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading global professional services and investment management firm Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) today announced the appointment of Chris McLernon as Chief Executive Officer of Real Estate Services| Global. McLernon will be based in the firm’s global headquarters in Toronto, reporting to Global Chairman & CEO Jay Hennick. Davoud Amel-Azizpour, currently Chief Financial Officer of EMEA, will succeed McLernon as CEO of the EMEA region. Both appointments, which are effective July 1, 2022, reinforce Colliers’ continued leadership in the industry and commitment to accelerate the success of its people and clients.
McLernon will focus on overall growth, operational excellence, and client relationships within Colliers’ rapidly growing real estate services operations. He will have direct oversight of Colliers’ Capital Markets, Leasing and Outsourcing & Advisory businesses globally, with emphasis on accelerating growth, enhancing global collaboration, and strengthening our unique culture and way of doing business.
McLernon brings a wealth of experience growing Colliers’ businesses and has played an important role in building the Colliers brand into the leading global player it is today. Since joining the company in 1987, his enterprising spirit earned him increasingly senior positions culminating in his role of CEO of EMEA.
“Chris’ appointment reflects the success of his longstanding career with Colliers. Over the past 12 years as EMEA’s leader, Chris was instrumental in growing the region from
Amel-Azizpour has extensive real estate experience, having worked closely with McLernon over the past nine years at Colliers, most recently as the CFO of EMEA. Amel-Azizpour is a trusted partner within the broader regional leadership team, with both the intimate knowledge of EMEA’s operations and strategic vision to advance Colliers’ position.
“Dav’s well-established reputation, deep understanding of our EMEA business, and his embodiment of Colliers’ unique culture makes him a natural fit to succeed Chris. I am confident he will excel in his new role and continue to drive growth and profitability throughout our EMEA business during this dynamic time,” continued Hennick. “Chris and Dav are both strategic, results-oriented leaders whose contributions to Colliers over many years make them ideal candidates to fulfill their new roles. I am extremely proud of both and excited to watch as they continue enhance the scale and reputation of our company in the years to come,” he concluded.
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