Colliers International Group Inc. announced changes to its global executive team, effective immediately. John Friedrichsen, currently Chief Financial Officer, will step into the newly created global leadership position of Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Friedrichsen will provide executive oversight and leadership at the global level for a number of growth initiatives including strengthening Occupier Services, Corporate Solutions and Capital Markets businesses, with a particular focus on driving further internal growth and greater collaboration among the established teams across the business globally.

Christian Mayer, currently serving as Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with the firm, Mr. Mayer is exceptionally well-versed in all aspects of the corporate finance function including accounting, reporting and analysis, investor relations, treasury, risk management, internal audit and development transactions advisory. Mr. Friedrichsen and Mr. Mayer will report directly to Jay Hennick, Global Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.

All Regional executive leaders and certain key global functional leaders will continue to report to Mr. Hennick.