Colliers International is pleased to announce that Tony Horrell has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer, UK and Ireland, effective immediately.
London-born, Tony began in the property industry as a graduate student and has a deep level of experience in the London office market and international capital markets. Before joining Colliers International, Tony was with Jones Lang LaSalle for over 27 years where he steadily grew and expanded their capital markets business. Prior to leaving the firm in 2009, Tony was International Director and Head of Capital Markets in Europe, a business of 450 professionals across 24 countries facilitating €35- 40 billion per year in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions.
As Chief Executive Officer, Tony will be responsible for the direction and growth of the Colliers International business and joins the company at an exciting time with the recent launch of the new Colliers International brand, an initiative signifying the unification of the Colliers business around the world.
Colliers International’s Chief Executive Officer, EMEA, Chris McLernon said: “Tony is the ideal fit for Colliers International. His passionate commitment to providing clients with exceptional service and track record of growing a national and regional business will help us grow the Colliers International business in the UK and Ireland to a top tier position.”
Tony commented: “I am delighted to be joining Colliers International at a time when there is an absolute passion to grow the business. The culture of the company to ‘go the extra mile’ and provide ideas and opportunities for clients matches my own enthusiasm for the industry.”
