Jeroen Lokerse appointed CEO of Colliers Netherlands | 11.11.24

Seasoned industry expert to accelerate strategic direction

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading globally diversified professional services firm Colliers has announced the appointment of Jeroen Lokerse as CEO of the Netherlands. Lokerse will be responsible for accelerating the strategic direction and sustainable growth of the Dutch business, while simultaneously expanding the opportunities available to our people in the Netherlands.

Lokerse joins Colliers following a 17-year tenure at Cushman & Wakefield, where he most recently held a role in global product innovation and previously headed the Netherlands for more than a decade.

With Lokerse taking on the role of CEO Netherlands, Dirk Bakker will concentrate his expertise on leading the European team of hotel specialists as Head of Hotels, EMEA.

“Jeroen is known in the Dutch market for his exemplary leadership skills and ability to scale businesses,” said Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, EMEA. “I look forward to working with him to realize the potential of our Dutch business and seeing him integrate with other EMEA leaders and the wider business community.”

“Additionally, I am excited to see Dirk enter this dedicated role in the hotel asset class. His entrepreneurial approach to delivering meaningful results to our clients and leading teams will be of great benefit to the EMEA business,” said Amel-Azizpour.

Commenting on his move to Colliers, Jereon Lokerse said: “The strength of Colliers’ platform and global brand, as well as the quality of its people, are very compelling. I am excited to lead and work with a great team in the Netherlands and grow the company by offering our customers the best solutions.”
Jeroen Lokerse will join Colliers in January 2025 and Dirk Bakker’s new role will also take effect in the new year.

Media contact:
Anna Zijdesteen
Head of Content, EMEA
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About Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading global diversified professional services firm specializing in commercial real estate services, technical advisory and investment management. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 entrepreneurial professionals provide exceptional service and expert advice to clients. For nearly 30 years, our experienced leadership – with significant internal ownership – has consistently delivered a compound annual investment return of approximately 20% to shareholders. With annual revenues of more than $4.5 billion and $99 billion in assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of real estate, infrastructure and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, investors and people. For more information, visit corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn.

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