Global Property advisor, Colliers International has announced the appointment of commercial property heavyweight, Guy Gilfillan, who will join its Leeds office this week. Guy Gilfillan joins Colliers International as a Director to provide strategic development, leasing and funding advice to the firm’s wide ranging client base across the north of England.
Having previously held senior roles at Lambert Smith Hampton, CBRE, and Regus, Guy has more than 35 years’ experience working with high profile clients across the north of England including; Harworth Estates, RBS (West Register), Scarborough Developments, London & Continental, Urban Splash, Telefonica O2 and Sheffield City Council. He brings to Colliers great strength in developing relationships with clients on a range of large and complex projects, which require strategic direction and development, leasing and funding advice. In his new role, Guy will work closely with other wrap around services at Colliers International such as rating, building surveying and landlord & tenant to offer the full spectrum of real estate advice to existing and prospective clients.
“Guy is a highly respected and valued member of the Yorkshire property community. In 2013, he was recognised by his peers when he was voted Property Personality of the Year at Yorkshire Business Insider’s annual awards. It is his unmistakable character and love for the profession that sets him apart as a leading adviser in the property sector,” said Greg Styles, Head of Colliers International’s Leeds office. “We look forward to Guy joining us in Leeds and welcome him to our wider Northern Powerhouse team.”
On joining the Colliers team, Guy Gilfillan, added: “Since starting my career in Sheffield more than three decades ago, I have been lucky enough over the years to be involved in some significant deals and developments; and to advise some of the most influential national and international clients. I look forward with great enthusiasm as I enter the next phase of my career with Colliers International.”
This appointment marks the seventh senior Director joining Colliers International this year.
“This is a significant appointment for us and will strengthen our client offering across the north of England. Having spent most of his career advising property companies, funds and developers in the Yorkshire & North East, Guy has huge experience in these markets,” concluded Andrew McFarlane, Head of the UK Regions, Colliers International.
