Colliers International has recently made two important appointments to its leadership team in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Japan. The company has named Alex Worthington as Director of Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Key Client Account Management, and Investor Intelligence, while Akira Kuno will assume the role of Deputy Managing Director and Co-Head of Capital Markets in Japan.
Worthington will report to Chris Pilgrim, Colliers’ Managing Director of Global Capital Markets, APAC. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing and improving key account management for the largest institutional investors in the APAC region. Pilgrim emphasizes that Worthington’s main focus will be on driving revenue growth, as well as strengthening and nurturing long-term relationships across APAC.
According to Worthington’s LinkedIn profile, he previously worked as a Client Relations Specialist at technology consulting firm Palo IT. He also brings eight years of experience from his time at JLL Singapore.
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Meanwhile, Kuno brings with him 34 years of experience in both Japan’s real estate and financial industries. He has a proven track record of successfully managing real estate investment transactions amounting to over JPY1 trillion ($8.65 billion), as stated by Colliers.
In his new role, Kuno will closely collaborate with Yukihiro Ogasawara, Colliers’ Managing Director and Chairman of Japan. Together, they will drive the continued growth and expansion of the company’s capital markets business in Japan.
Ogasawara expresses his confidence in Kuno’s leadership skills, extensive market knowledge, and entrepreneurial mindset in helping clients achieve their investment objectives. He also believes that Kuno’s contributions will be crucial in driving Colliers’ growth strategy in the coming years.
These recent appointments highlight Colliers’ commitment to strengthening its leadership team in APAC and Japan. The company aims to provide even better services and support to clients in the region, as well as continue its growth trajectory.