Colliers makes five hires for SmartFlex platform

Colliers has made five hires, including a director, for its new global SmartFlex consultancy team. The professional services and investment management firm has appointed James Walton as director of the company’s new flex space consultancy and brokerage platform, which is headquartered in London. Walton and the rest of the flex team will provide advice to occupiers considering flexible workspace options internationally. Walton joins from Form_, where he spent almost seven years as a director. Before this Walton also spent nearly 10 years with the Instant Group as its corporate solutions director. He will be joined by former Form_ colleagues Toby Ross as associate director, Dan Hart as senior consultant , Simon Skates as growth lead consultant and Alice Dosher as business development consultant. They will join a team of existing Colliers’ agents within its global occupier services organisation. Andrew Hallissey, executive managing director, occupier services EMEA at Colliers, said: “James’ global experience across a diverse range of sectors – from technology and creative industries to financial services, construction and pharmaceuticals – gives him valuable insight into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by companies of all sizes.” Tom Sleigh, head of flexible workplace consulting, occupier services EMEA at Colliers, added: “From working with start-ups to multi-nationals, James has built an impressive track record and strong reputation as a trusted adviser and expert negotiator to deliver bespoke workplace solutions for organisations.” The Colliers SmartFlex advisory service is bolstered by Colliers360 SmartFlex technology platform which provides access to a global database of flex providers and buildings to allow companies to source and harness flex space anywhere in the world. To send feedback, e-mail chante.bohitige@eg.co.uk or tweet @bohitige or @EGPropertyNews Image: Colliers