CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has appointed Mark Collins as Head of Residential to further strengthen the company's residential property capability in the prime central London market.
Mark is an experienced Managing Director and joins from Harrods Estates where he has worked since 1997. He spearheaded the company's relaunch and developed a unique client base of predominantly international high net worth individuals and companies to create one of the leading luxury London estate agency brands.
Mark's appointment follows the announcement that Darien Bradshaw has joined CBRE's Asia Pacific residential team as Executive Director, International Project Marketing. Darien will be based in CBRE's Singapore office and will draw on his extensive experience in the international residential business to aid Asian investors and end-users purchase residential property in key global markets, particularly London.
Martin Samworth, Managing Director UK, CB Richard Ellis, said: "The growth of our international residential property platform is a key priority for CBRE and with the appointment of Mark we have an experienced market professional to help us achieve this objective.
"With over 28 years in the property business, Mark is highly regarded with excellent contacts in his marketplace. He has a wealth of international sales and marketing expertise that will strengthen our position in the prime Central London market. He will work closely with CBRE's established land and residential development teams to create a truly integrated residential property team.
"Asia is an important market place for prime central London property and with Darien's experience at promoting international prime residential developments in the region it can only enhance the sales opportunities for our clients. Mark will work closely with Darien in helping us to further develop our international offer."
Mark Collins, Head of Residential, CB Richard Ellis, said: "Central London's prime residential property market attracts an array of domestic and international investors and I am looking forward to drawing on CBRE's global network to create a truly international residential property offering. With a strong research-based approach, CBRE's land and residential development teams already have an established position in the market and we will be looking to diversify and grow this position."
Before joining Harrods Estates, Mark spent 14 years at Hamptons International becoming Group Operation Director with overall responsibility for 48 UK offices and the company's international business.
Mark is also a Director of Fulham Football Club and has twice assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer over the last 12 years. He is the club representative at the Premier League and an elected member of the Football Association Council, serving on the Referees and FA Challenge Cup Committee, of which he is Chairman.
Source: CB Richard Ellis
