Colliers recently announced the addition of two new leaders to their team in Asia Pacific (Apac) and Japan. Alex Worthington has been appointed as Director of Capital Markets, Key Client Account Management, and Investor Intelligence for Apac. Akira Kuno will join as Deputy Managing Director and Co-Head of Capital Markets in Japan.
Reporting to Chris Pilgrim, Colliers’ Managing Director of Global Capital Markets for Apac, Worthington will be responsible for managing and enhancing key accounts for the region’s largest institutional investors. As Pilgrim explains, his role will drive growth in multi-service revenue and contribute to the development of long-term relationships across Apac.
With a background as a Client Relations Specialist at Palo IT, Worthington brings a wealth of experience to his new position. He also previously served for eight years at JLL Singapore.
Meanwhile, Kuno brings 34 years of experience in Japan’s real estate and financial industries to his new role. He has successfully completed real estate transactions totaling over JPY1 trillion ($8.65 billion), according to Colliers. He will work closely with Yukihiro Ogasawara, Colliers’ Managing Director and Chairman of Japan, to drive the company’s capital markets business in Japan.
Ogasawara comments that Kuno’s impressive leadership skills, extensive market knowledge, and enterprising spirit will provide crucial support to clients in achieving their investment goals. His expertise will also play a vital role in the growth strategy of Colliers in the coming years.
The recent appointments highlight Colliers’ commitment to strengthening their team and providing top-notch services to their clients. With these new leaders on board, the company is well-positioned for continued success and growth in the Asia Pacific region and Japan.
The limited land availability in Singapore is a major factor driving the high demand for condos in the country. Being a small island with a continually increasing population, Singapore is facing a shortage of land for development. As a result, the government has implemented strict land use policies, leading to a highly competitive real estate market. This has caused property prices, especially for condos, to continuously rise, making investing in this sector a highly profitable opportunity for capital appreciation. With the added advantage of condo living, the demand for these properties continues to soar in Singapore.