Colliers International Appoints Li Jie as Managing Director of North China

HONG KONG, Aug.11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI; TSX: CIG), an industry-leading global real estate company announced today that Li Jie has been appointed as Managing Director of the company's North China business, based in Beijing. This key hire reinforces the company's commitment to grow its client services and leadership team in North China and across Asia Pacific.

Li Jie joins Colliers as a highly regarded real estate professional, with 25 years' experience across the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Mainland China markets. He was most recently based in Wuhan as Managing Director of the Central China market and Head of Strategic Consulting in China for a major international real estate services firm. Li Jie has developed a breadth of experience in consulting, leasing, investment, research and property management following his graduation from Tongji University, Shanghai, and Masters degree from Cornell University, New York.

David Hand, CEO of Asia Pacific, says, "I am delighted to announce this senior appointment in one of our key markets in Asia Pacific. Li Jie joins us as another high-performing and established leader in the region with a great wealth of expertise and strategic vision. With a proven track record in China, an international perspective and excellent client relationships, Li will help Colliers accelerate the success of our clients in North China."

About Colliers International Group

Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI; TSX: CIG) is an industry leading global real estate services company with more than 16,000 skilled professionals operating in 66 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include strategic advice and execution for property sales, leasing and finance; global corporate solutions; property, facility and project management; workplace solutions; appraisal, valuation and tax consulting; customized research; and thought leadership consulting.

Colliers professionals think differently, share great ideas and offer thoughtful and innovative advice that help clients accelerate their success. Colliers has been ranked among the top 100 outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' Global Outsourcing for 11 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm.

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