Colliers appoints Luke Dawson to lead Global Capital Markets

13
Jan
2023
News - Colliers appoints Luke Dawson to lead Global Capital Markets #capital markets #career #Colliers #EMEA

by Property Forum | Career

Colliers has announced the appointment of Luke Dawson as Head of Global Capital Markets. Dawson will set the global strategic agenda for Colliers Capital Markets, which includes advising clients, providing value-added services to accelerate clients’ investment strategies, and connecting capital with opportunities across all asset classes around the world. In addition to his new mandate, he will retain his existing role as Capital Markets leader for EMEA.


For nearly two decades, Dawson has been an enterprising, collaborative, and results-driven leader taking a client-led approach with deep expertise across asset classes and boarders. In 2004, Dawson joined Colliers as Director of Corporate Development with a focus on M&A activity. Dawson then held several leadership roles within the Colliers Capital Markets business including business development, client engagement, investment sales and overall leadership across the Central and Eastern European region. Most recently, as Managing Director of Cross Border Capital Markets, he was responsible for executing the regional strategy and driving the growth of the Capital Markets service line.

“Building on our success as a leading Capital Markets advisor, our Capital Markets team is constantly growing and attracting top talent all over the world,” said Chris McLernon, Chief Executive Officer, Global Real Estate Services at Colliers. “We are excited for Luke to drive our Global Capital Markets strategy forward, delivering a best-in-class experience for our clients.”

“I am thrilled to be leading our Global Capital Markets platform and support both our clients and people around the world in connecting capital with opportunities that will accelerate success for investors and our business,” said Luke Dawson, Head of Global Capital Markets at Colliers. “With our continued growth, we are well positioned in all major markets, and I look forward to ensuring we remain at the forefront in providing expert knowledge and advice on investments.”




Latest news


New leases

  • IAG GBS Poland, the shared services arm of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has finalised a lease renewal for 2,246 sqm of office space within the O3 Business Campus in Krakow. The decision to remain in the current location followed a comprehensive market analysis and workplace audit conducted by Savills.
  • Golden Star Estate has secured two ground-floor tenants at its Warsaw-based Konstruktorska Business Center. 5 SENSES has signed as the new canteen operator, occupying 560 sqm of ground-floor retail space. Concurrently, CONTRACT Meble Biurowe has extended its commitment to the property. The firm, which has operated a publicly accessible showroom at the site since 2021, renewed its lease for 350 sqm on the ground floor.
  • American retailer GAP entered the Romanian market at Fashion House Militari, followed by the launch of an Italian Stefanel store at Fashion House Pallady, with a further Stefanel location scheduled to open shortly in Militari.

New appointments

  • Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
  • Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.
  • Czech investment group SCF has expanded its team by appointing Jan Simandl as Senior Leasing Team Leader. In this role, Simandl will oversee leasing activities across the company’s commercial property portfolio. He previously worked for CPI Property Group and CBRE.


Latest news

News - Big Poland acquires Power Park Kielce retail centre
30
Apr
2026

Big Poland acquires Power Park Kielce retail centre

by Property Forum
Big Poland has acquired Power Park Kielce, one of the city's retail destinations, strengthening its position in the Polish retail park market and expanding its presence to the capital of the Świętokrzyskie region.
Read more >
News - GTC rental revenue up 8% in 2025
30
Apr
2026

GTC rental revenue up 8% in 2025

by Property Forum
GTC reported rental revenues of €202 million for 2025, up 8% from the previous year, while maintaining an 87% occupancy rate across its commercial portfolio.
Read more >
News - Bucharest hotels see strongest CEE revenue growth in 2025
30
Apr
2026

Bucharest hotels see strongest CEE revenue growth in 2025

by Property Forum
Bucharest's hotel market recorded the strongest performance in CEE in 2025, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing by 12% year-on-year, according to analysis by Cushman & Wakefield.
Read more >


Property Forum ABOUT US

Property Forum is a leading event hub in the CEE real estate industry with over 10 years of experience. We organise conferences, business breakfasts and workshops focused on real estate, in London, Vienna, Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest, Bratislava, Prague, Zagreb and Sofia, amongst other locations.
Please send press releases to
newsdesk AT property-forum DOT eu
MORE >

CONTACT

NEWSLETTER

 

Property Forum © 2017 – 2026 | Terms & conditions | Privacy policy