Colliers, a leading real estate company, recently made two new appointments to its leadership team in Asia Pacific (Apac) and Japan. Alex Worthington has been appointed as the director of Asia Pacific capital markets, key client account management, and investor intelligence. Meanwhile, Akira Kuno will be the new deputy managing director & co-head of capital markets in Japan.
Reporting to Chris Pilgrim, Colliers’ managing director of global capital markets, Apac, Worthington will be responsible for enhancing key account management for the region’s largest institutional investors. According to Pilgrim, he will drive revenue growth and strengthen the long-term relationships of the capital markets team across Apac.
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Worthington brings with him a wealth of experience, with his most recent role being a client relations specialist at technology consulting firm Palo IT. He has also spent eight years at JLL Singapore.
On the other hand, Kuno has 34 years of experience in Japan’s real estate and financial industries. He has a proven track record of real estate investment transactions worth over JPY1 trillion ($8.65 billion), as per Colliers. In his new role, Kuno will work closely with Yukihiro Ogasawara, Colliers’ managing director and chairman of Japan, to drive the expansion of the company’s capital markets business in the country.
According to Ogasawara, Kuno’s leadership, market knowledge, and enterprising spirit will support clients in achieving their investment goals and drive Colliers’ growth strategy in the future.
The new appointments reflect Colliers’ commitment to strengthening its presence in the Apac and Japan markets. The company is confident that with the two experienced professionals at the helm, they will continue to grow and provide top-notch services to their clients.