Colliers International has appointed Matthias Leube CEO of Colliers International Deutschland (Germany), succeeding Achim Degen.
Leube joins from AXA Investment Managers, where he was the head of its German real estate business for the past six years. Prior to that he served for eight years at Deutsche Bank as managing director responsible for corporate real estate across the EMEA region. He will report to Chris McLernon, Colliers' EMEA CEO.
'I am confident that Matthias Leube will have a significant impact on our future growth as CEO of Colliers International - Germany and complement our existing leadership team exceptionally well,' commented McLernon. 'With his more than 24 years of international experience in managing and developing commercial real estate businesses, Matthias has gained a unique perspective, having been on each of the advisory, corporate real estate and investment management sides of the business and he will be instrumental in developing our business both in Germany and internationally in the years ahead.'
'Colliers International has an exceptionally strong reputation and proven track record in the advisory and transaction business in Germany,' said Leube. 'I am looking forward to leveraging our brand and global platform to further develop and expand our business with its unique entrepreneurial spirit, in-depth local knowledge and international perspective to accelerate the success of our clients and employees in the future.'
