Colliers Italy appoints Valeria Falcone as CEO

Falcone will oversee the company's growth, operational efficiency, and client relationships in Italy. Her primary focus will be on expanding Colliers' services across various real estate sectors and leveraging international collaborations to deliver exceptional value to clients.

With a strong track record in real estate investment and management, Falcone brings a wealth of experience to Colliers. She joins from Barings, where she served as managing director and head of Value Add Investing Europe. Before that, she held senior positions at The Carlyle Group, Prelios, and Citibank Europe.

Falcone is also an active member of the Italian real estate industry, serving on the board of Confindustria-Assoimmobiliare and as a founding member of the Association of Women in Real Estate in Italy.

Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, Colliers EMEA, said: ‘Valeria’s strong relationships with institutional clients and experience in world-class international organisations where she successfully managed complex strategies across different asset classes make her a superb fit for this role. She is aligned with our corporate values and has already established a rapport with much of our team. I look forward to working with Valeria as she shapes and drives the success of our Italian business.’

Commenting on her appointment, Valeria Falcone said: ‘I am thrilled to become the CEO of Colliers Italy and further position the business as a leader in the real estate market while enhancing the career opportunities for both our current and future team members. This is an exciting milestone in my career, and I couldn’t have chosen a better organisation for this journey. My experiences with Colliers have always been exceptionally positive, and I am eager to drive further growth.’