Colliers promotes Felix von Saucken to CEO of Germany 

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Colliers has announced the promotion of Felix von Saucken to Chief Executive Officer of Colliers in Germany, effective March 1, 2025. Von Saucken, who joined Colliers in 2018 and currently serves as Head of Residential in Germany, will also become an equity partner in the business.

With 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, von Saucken is recognized for his expertise in local and cross-border capital markets, particularly in residential assets. He succeeds Achim Degen, who will continue as a Managing Director and help establish a Professional Services division.

Despite market challenges in 2024, Colliers Germany achieved leading market share positions in Lease Advisory and Capital Markets. Von Saucken aims to strengthen the company's market position by enhancing transaction services and professional services expertise.

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global professional services company with annual revenues exceeding $4.8 billion, 23,000 professionals, and $99 billion in assets under management.

Positive

• Felix von Saucken becoming equity partner in the business
• Colliers Germany achieved leading market share positions for Lease Advisory and Capital Markets in 2024
• Increasing transaction volumes and more positive market sentiment noted
• Colliers has delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders for 30 years
• Company has $4.8 billion in annual revenues and $99 billion in assets under management

Negative

• German market has not fully recovered from recession
• Challenging market conditions in 2024

Industry leader to accelerate the future of the German business  

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers announced today that Felix von Saucken, current Head of Residential in Germany, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colliers in Germany, effective 1 March 2025, reporting to Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, EMEA. Von Saucken will also become an equity partner in the business.  

Von Saucken, who joined Colliers in 2018, is well-known in the domestic and international real estate markets for his expertise in local and cross-border capital markets, specializing in residential assets. Over the past 25 years, he has built a strong reputation and deep client relationships that span multiple asset classes and service lines in the German market and across country borders.  

Commenting on the opportunity, von Saucken said: “I am excited to take on a larger role in leading the development of the German business. In 2025, our focus remains on strengthening our market position by bolstering transaction services and enhancing our expertise in professional services – all with the support of Davoud, the EMEA leadership team, and my colleagues in Germany.  

“Despite the challenges of 2024, we achieved remarkable success with leading market share positions for Lease Advisory and Capital Markets. With our strong regional presence and global reach, Colliers is well-positioned for further growth.” 

Von Saucken succeeds Achim Degen, who will continue to serve as a Managing Director and, amongst his new responsibilities, will collaborate with von Saucken to establish a Professional Services division. 

Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, EMEA commented: “My thanks to Achim Degen for expertly guiding our German business through a recessional phase. Though the market has not fully recovered, we are seeing increased transaction volumes and more positive market sentiment. Achim and I believe it is the right time to appoint Felix to take the business into its next chapter. As an equity partner, he is invested in Colliers’ success and transforming the German business to the benefit of our clients and people. Felix is a well-connected and results-oriented leader, and I look forward to collaborating with him to implement his strategic direction in this crucial European market.” 

​​Media Contact​: 
Anna Silkstone  
Head of Content, EMEA 
Anna.silkstone@colliers.com 

​​About​ Colliers 
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) 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 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fuelled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With annual revenues exceeding $4.8 billion, a team of 23,000 professionals, and $99 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn. 

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FAQ

When will Felix von Saucken assume the CEO role at Colliers Germany?

Felix von Saucken will assume the CEO role at Colliers Germany effective March 1, 2025.

What is Felix von Saucken's current position at Colliers before the promotion?

Felix von Saucken currently serves as the Head of Residential in Germany at Colliers.

How did Colliers Germany perform in the market during 2024?

Despite market challenges in 2024, Colliers Germany achieved leading market share positions in Lease Advisory and Capital Markets.

What will happen to Achim Degen after Felix von Saucken becomes CEO of Colliers Germany?

Achim Degen will continue to serve as a Managing Director and will collaborate with von Saucken to establish a Professional Services division.

What is Colliers' (CIGI) current assets under management?

Colliers (CIGI) has $99 billion in assets under management.

What has been Colliers' (CIGI) historical return for shareholders?

For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders.