Curious Hires Investment and Capital Market Service Expert Seongwook Jo to Expand Korean Service Capabilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] Colliers, which has been providing professional and diversified services in the global capital market, announced on the 28th that it has appointed Mr. Cho Sungwook as Executive Director and Head of the Korea Capital Markets and Investment Services Division.

With over 22 years of experience in commercial real estate and more than 15 years in investment advisory, newly appointed Executive Director Cho Sungwook will be responsible for expanding Colliers’ capital markets and investment service capabilities in the Korean market and identifying new investment opportunities. Leveraging his accumulated industry experience and expertise, Executive Director Cho will expand relationships with domestic clients while working with Colliers experts worldwide to attract international capital through Colliers’ core global client network.

Executive Director Cho joined Colliers after serving as Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at Avison Young since 2018. He achieved over $14 million in sales, including landmark asset transactions such as the sale of Pine Avenue Tower B in Seoul CBD and the SK headquarters building in 2021. Prior to Avison Young, he worked at Colliers headquarters and Mateplus.

Alongside Executive Director Cho Sungwook, Director Yuk Minsu, responsible for Korea Capital Markets and Investment Services, also moved from Avison Young. Over the past 11 years, he has provided investment advisory and asset management services totaling $5.4 billion, including advisory for 22 assets with a GFA of 1,039,000 square feet.

Robert Wilkinson, CEO of Colliers, stated, “Executive Director Cho Sungwook’s extensive experience in advising on large-scale asset transactions across office, retail, logistics, hotel, and development sectors, as well as his track record in selling asset portfolios in Korea, will greatly contribute to maximizing Colliers’ asset value and capabilities while advancing our capital markets and investment services in Korea. His decision to return to Colliers also proves that Colliers’ reputation continues to grow steadily in the market and that it offers opportunities to many professionals seeking career development and advancement.”

Newly appointed Executive Director Cho Sungwook said, “I am very pleased to return to Colliers and have the opportunity to grow the capital markets and investment services business in Korea. Colliers is one of the fastest-growing global real estate services and investment management companies, and Korea, the fourth largest economy in Asia, offers great potential to both Colliers employees and clients.” He added, “Working at Colliers is very enjoyable, and I look forward to collaborating with CEO Robert and other Colliers experts to accelerate client success and lead Colliers’ future growth.”

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