As an expert in large scale investments and an experienced leader in the global deployment of capital for leading investors, Pilgrim has previously advised on inter-regional real estate investment between EMEA, APAC and Americas regions from both London and Singapore.

With 14 years of experience, Pilgrim has completed major cross-border transactions totaling more than $10 million. He is a specialist in advising on complex development projects and he has marketed landmark assets with values of $1 billion.

"We are proud to announce Chris' appointment as director for Colliers' global capital markets team, to further grow our service as investor activity is set to rebound globally," says Tony Horrell, Colliers' global head of capital markets. "He is an established market leader, who delivers exceptional results for the world's leading investors."

Horrell adds, "Chris has an unrivalled depth of insight and connections with leading institutions across the world and is set to accelerate our clients' success with his expertise in structuring and advising on large scale, complex and cross-border transactions of both trophy assets and portfolios."

"This is an exciting moment to join the business and help grow our market-leading service at Colliers, which has an enterprising culture and exceptional team," states Pilgrim. "I'm looking forward to connecting global capital with opportunities across every region, and with our experts in each market, to maximize cross-border potential for clients as the pace of activity builds for the next phase of global growth."