Colliers appoints Ludovic Delaisse as CEO of Colliers France
Rhea-AI Summary
Colliers (NYSE:CIGI) appointed Ludovic Delaisse as CEO of Colliers France, effective January 23, 2026.
Delaisse succeeds Antoine Derville, who will remain as Chairman and work with Delaisse during the transition. Delaisse has been Managing Director since 2021 and brings over 30 years of industry experience with prior senior roles at JLL and Cushman & Wakefield. The move is presented as a planned leadership transition intended to strengthen Colliers’ position in France and across EMEA and to accelerate cross‑border opportunities.
Positive
- Leadership continuity: Antoine Derville remains as Chairman
- Delaisse has >30 years of industry experience
- Internal succession: Delaisse served as Managing Director since 2021
- Focus on cross‑border growth across EMEA
Negative
- No financial guidance or operational targets provided with the appointment
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CIGI declined 0.79%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
CIGI was down 1.76% with higher volume while key real estate services peers also showed declines: FSV -0.75%, OPEN -2.87%, COMP -1.12%, NMRK -2.01%, CWK -3.54%. However, no peers appeared in the momentum scanner, suggesting this move was not flagged as a coordinated sector momentum event.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 | Engineering acquisition | Positive | -2.9% | Englobe acquired BESTECH Canada to expand Canadian resources capabilities. |
| Jan 14 | Earnings date set | Neutral | -0.4% | Scheduled Q4 and full-year 2025 results release and conference call. |
| Dec 10 | Cloud/AI partnership | Positive | +2.5% | Multi-year Google Cloud partnership to support AI and analytics initiatives. |
| Dec 02 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +0.1% | Semi-annual cash dividend of US$0.15 per common share announced. |
| Nov 25 | Industry award win | Positive | +1.1% | Named World’s Best Real Estate Adviser with multiple regional awards. |
Recent news has mostly been positive (acquisition, tech partnership, awards, dividend), with share reactions generally aligning, except for a negative reaction to the Ontario acquisition.
Over the past few months, Colliers reported several strategic and recognition milestones. On Nov 25, 2025, it was named World’s Best Real Estate Adviser with multiple regional awards, followed by a semi-annual dividend of US$0.15 per share declared on Dec 2, 2025. A multi-year Google Cloud partnership was announced on Dec 10, 2025, and an Ontario engineering acquisition closed on Jan 19, 2026. Today’s French CEO appointment fits into this pattern of organizational and strategic strengthening announcements.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a leadership transition at Colliers France, appointing Ludovic Delaisse as CEO effective Jan. 23, 2026. It follows several late-2025 milestones, including awards, a dividend, and a cloud partnership, suggesting ongoing strategic and organizational activity. The stock had been trading below its 200-day moving average and 17.81% under its 52-week high, so investors may watch how this change influences French operations and any commentary in the February 13, 2026 earnings release.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
PARIS, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers has appointed Ludovic Delaisse as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colliers France, effective today. This marks the next step in a planned leadership transition designed to strengthen Colliers’ position in France and across EMEA.
Delaisse succeeds Antoine Derville, who will continue as Chairman of Colliers France. Since 2021, Delaisse has served as Managing Director, overseeing all transactional and advisory service lines. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience, including senior roles at JLL and Cushman & Wakefield.
Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO of Colliers EMEA, said: “Ludovic’s appointment reflects our commitment to developing exceptional talent and ensuring a smooth leadership transition. His deep expertise across transactional and advisory services, combined with his oversight of business development and project management services for investors, make him the ideal successor for our next chapter.”
Ludovic Delaisse, CEO of Colliers France, added: “It’s a privilege to lead Colliers France, and I am looking forward to leading the country’s teams through further growth. My focus will be on delivering exceptional client outcomes while creating an environment where talent can innovate and grow. By fostering collaboration across project, advisory, and transactional services, we will continue to solve complex challenges and unlock new opportunities for our clients.”
Under Derville’s leadership, Colliers France has undergone significant transformation, building a strong foundation for growth and strengthening its transactional expertise and reputation.
Commenting on the transition, Antoine Derville, Chairman of Colliers France, said: “During this period, I will continue to work closely with Ludovic to ensure continuity for our clients, while also looking to further accelerate cross‑border opportunities in EMEA.”
For further information, please contact:
Media Contact
Sarah Robertson
Head of Communications and Content | EMEA
Sarah.robertson@colliers.com
+44 7345 738330
About Colliers
Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately
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