Monday, 19 May 2025
Colliers has announced the appointment of Felix von Saucken as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colliers in Germany, effective 1 March 2025. He will report to Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, EMEA, and will also become an equity partner in the company.
Von Saucken, who has led Colliers’ Residential division in Germany since 2018, is recognized for his expertise in local and cross-border capital markets, particularly in residential assets. With over 25 years of experience, he has established strong client relationships across various asset classes and service lines in the German and international real estate markets.
Expressing his outlook on the new role, von Saucken emphasized Colliers’ commitment to strengthening its market position in transaction services and professional services. He noted that despite the challenges of 2024, Colliers achieved leading market share positions in Lease Advisory and Capital Markets. He highlighted the company’s regional presence and global reach as key advantages for continued growth.
Von Saucken will succeed Achim Degen, who will remain with the company as Managing Director and will focus on establishing a Professional Services division in collaboration with von Saucken.
Commenting on the leadership transition, Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, EMEA, acknowledged Degen’s leadership in navigating the German business through a challenging economic phase. While the market has not yet fully recovered, he noted signs of increased transaction volumes and improving sentiment. He expressed confidence that von Saucken’s experience and strategic approach will help drive Colliers’ growth in Germany. As an equity partner, von Saucken is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s direction and enhancing its services for clients and stakeholders.
