Colliers International Announces 70th Hire for 2009
Michael Pisano to Head North Sydney Valuations Team, Troy Linnane New Director of Brisbane Valuations.
Sydney, Australia, May 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Colliers International is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors for its Consultancy and Valuations business.
Michael Pisano will head Colliers International’s North Sydney Valuations team while Troy Linnane will be based in Brisbane.
The hire of Mr Pisano marks the 70th that Colliers International has employed across Australia since the start of 2009, as the leading real estate services company takes advantage of the growing pool of skilled professionals available.
Mr Pisano was formerly in a capital transactions role at Mirvac for the past two years, and prior to which he focused on institutional office and industrial valuations at Savills, whilst Mr Linnane was more recently acquisition manager for Stockland Apartments in Queensland.
Will Doherty, Managing Director of Consultancy and Valuation at Colliers International, said the two appointments were significant to the business.
“Both Michael and Troy bring a high level of enthusiasm and expertise to the roles and we look forward to significantly increasing our share of the existing markets.”
John Kenny, Chief Executive Officer – Australia at Colliers International, said the two appointments were part of the company’s strategic recruitment plan for 2009, which has hired 70 people this year, 32 of which were new positions.
“Our business plan has always been about investing in the future of our people and the company. As we continue to expand our services to our clients and our geographic reach, we match our success with the growth and development of our people.”
Mr Kenny said the company made a strategic decision for 2009 to grow the senior leadership base.
“We understand the current and foreseeable market conditions we are currently in, and now more than ever our clients rely on us to share our knowledge.
“We have adapted our business strategy by expanding our reach and widening our pool of talent to help share our knowledge with our clients and the industry,” said Mr Kenny.
Colliers International’s key appointments for the year to date include:
· Stephen Cox – National Director of Occupier Services, Sydney CBD, formerly Head of Property at Westpac
· Stewart Gilchrist – Director of Retail Shopping Centre Sales, Gold Coast, previously at CBRE
· Mark McCann – Director of Office Leasing, Brisbane, formerly at Knight Frank
· Jim Midgley – National Director, National Franchise Services for Colliers International’s wholly owned subsidiary, PRDnationwide, Brisbane
· Dan Cuda – State Director, Retail, Brisbane, previously at Knight Frank
· Ian Carrigan – State Director, Retail, Gold Coast, also formerly at Knight Frank
· David Finnimore – Online Marketing Manager, Sydney CBD, previously at Jones Lang LaSalle
“These key appointments represent a commitment to the growth and stability of not only Colliers International, but also Australia’s property market,” said Mr Kenny.
“We know that there are great opportunities out there and these will increase as the market recovers, which is why we are prepared to meet all the needs of our clients.”
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Michael Pisano will head Colliers International’s North Sydney Valuations team while Troy Linnane will be based in Brisbane.
The hire of Mr Pisano marks the 70th that Colliers International has employed across Australia since the start of 2009, as the leading real estate services company takes advantage of the growing pool of skilled professionals available.
Mr Pisano was formerly in a capital transactions role at Mirvac for the past two years, and prior to which he focused on institutional office and industrial valuations at Savills, whilst Mr Linnane was more recently acquisition manager for Stockland Apartments in Queensland.
Will Doherty, Managing Director of Consultancy and Valuation at Colliers International, said the two appointments were significant to the business.
“Both Michael and Troy bring a high level of enthusiasm and expertise to the roles and we look forward to significantly increasing our share of the existing markets.”
John Kenny, Chief Executive Officer – Australia at Colliers International, said the two appointments were part of the company’s strategic recruitment plan for 2009, which has hired 70 people this year, 32 of which were new positions.
“Our business plan has always been about investing in the future of our people and the company. As we continue to expand our services to our clients and our geographic reach, we match our success with the growth and development of our people.”
Mr Kenny said the company made a strategic decision for 2009 to grow the senior leadership base.
“We understand the current and foreseeable market conditions we are currently in, and now more than ever our clients rely on us to share our knowledge.
“We have adapted our business strategy by expanding our reach and widening our pool of talent to help share our knowledge with our clients and the industry,” said Mr Kenny.
Colliers International’s key appointments for the year to date include:
· Stephen Cox – National Director of Occupier Services, Sydney CBD, formerly Head of Property at Westpac
· Stewart Gilchrist – Director of Retail Shopping Centre Sales, Gold Coast, previously at CBRE
· Mark McCann – Director of Office Leasing, Brisbane, formerly at Knight Frank
· Jim Midgley – National Director, National Franchise Services for Colliers International’s wholly owned subsidiary, PRDnationwide, Brisbane
· Dan Cuda – State Director, Retail, Brisbane, previously at Knight Frank
· Ian Carrigan – State Director, Retail, Gold Coast, also formerly at Knight Frank
· David Finnimore – Online Marketing Manager, Sydney CBD, previously at Jones Lang LaSalle
“These key appointments represent a commitment to the growth and stability of not only Colliers International, but also Australia’s property market,” said Mr Kenny.
“We know that there are great opportunities out there and these will increase as the market recovers, which is why we are prepared to meet all the needs of our clients.”
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Michelle Hutchison
+61 2 9257 0210
www.colliers.com.au
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+61 2 9257 0210
www.colliers.com.au
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