iO Partners announces appointment of new CEO

11
Jan
2024
News - iO Partners announces appointment of new CEO #career #CEE #iO Partners

by Ákos Budai | Career

iO Partners has announced the appointment of Charles Boudet as CEO. With this appointment, iO Partners wishes to further accelerate growth and contribute to the transformation of the real estate sector.


Charles Boudet, an industry veteran with a diverse background, brings a wealth of experience from inside and outside the real estate industry to his role as CEO. Before joining JLL in 2006, Charles served as Supply Chain Director at the global food company Danone.

Charles Boudet then had a distinguished 18-year career with JLL. After taking on various leadership roles, Charles became CEO of France, Belux, South and Central Europe in 2015. Under his leadership, JLL doubled its revenues and engaged in transforming the way it operates by integrating data and technology at the heart of its services.

Charles’ tech savviness and people orientation align perfectly with iO Partners’ vision of leveraging innovation to excel in the consultancy landscape.

Charles Boudet expressed his enthusiasm for the entrepreneurial environment at iO Partners, emphasizing the development potential: "I am excited to be part of iO Partners and to contribute to its growth journey. My aim is to make the most of the innovation opportunities that lie ahead and draw from my previous experiences to position iO at the forefront of top-tier consultancy. I believe in the power of people, collaboration and technology to help us reach ambitious goals.”

Michael Stanton, Founder of iO Partners, declared: “Attracting a leader of Charles's calibre speaks volumes about the future trajectory of our company. It’s a testament to the confidence in iO Partners, but also an acknowledgement of the opportunities that await. I’m confident that Charles's wealth of experience, combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, will play a significant role in our continued success and development.”

iO Partners is a real estate services company headquartered in Vienna, providing a full suite of services in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia, comprising Agency, Leasing, Capital Markets, Valuation, Project and Development Services and Advisory. The company has offices in Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague and Vienna. iO Partners is a JLL preferred partner in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia.




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