LONDON and ZURICH, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers, a leading
diversified professional services and investment management company, is set to
fortify its European presence through a partnership agreement with SPGI Zurich
AG. This strategic alignment will see the Switzerland-based commercial property
advisor join Colliers' expansive EMEA platform as an affiliate.?
SPGI Zurich, a company of the Intercity Group founded in 1954, has over 25
employees in Zurich and Basel. This partnership brings a team of leading
professionals with long-standing expertise in international and local markets to
Colliers. SPGI Zurich's services cover all real estate requirements and include
capital markets, landlord representation, tenant representation, occupier
services, valuation, and consulting, with specialisms in retail, office, and
industrial & logistics asset classes.
Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO | Colliers EMEA, said of the partnership: "This
strategic expansion not only strengthens Colliers' footprint in central and
western Europe but also aligns us with an established and highly reputable team
that shares our core values. I am confident that this collaboration will unlock
greater opportunities for our clients and our combined EMEA teams."?
The leadership team at SPGI Zurich AG includes:?

  * Robert Hauri, Co-Owner & CEO
  * Dr Martin Greiner, Head of Investment Advisory & Deputy CEO
  * Natalia Ignatova, Head of Tenant Representation
  * Gabriela Brandenberg, Head of Offices and Retail

Robert Hauri, CEO Intercity Group and Co-Owner & CEO SPGI Zurich AG, added:
"This partnership will enhance the services we offer to our domestic and
international investor and occupier clients in Switzerland. We are excited to
leverage Colliers' global reach, established infrastructure, and industry
leadership to drive our growth, increase our market share, and enhance our
client service capabilities and career opportunities for our team."
In conjunction with agreeing on this partnership, SPGI Zurich is expanding its
presence in Switzerland to include Lausanne and Geneva. When finalised,
Colliers' presence in Switzerland will encompass Zurich, Basel, Lausanne, and
Geneva.
SPGI Zurich AG, which previously held an affiliate agreement with Cushman and
Wakefield, will commence its rebranding to Colliers Switzerland following this
announcement.?
??Media Contact?:
Anna Silkstone
Head of Content | EMEA
Anna.silkstone@colliers.com
(??)About? Colliers
??Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services
and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, our 19,000
enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate
and investment advice to clients. For more than 29 years, our experienced
leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual
investment returns of approximately 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues
of $4.3 billion and $96 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes
the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our
clients, our investors and our people. Learn more at?corporate.colliers.com
(https://corporate.colliers.com/en), X?@Colliers
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