"Performing proper valuations requires certain humility and maintaining the necessary distance. We make it a priority to find ways to improve and harmonize valuation principles and practices and stay apprised of changes to integrate in our valuation work.
I am an active participant in professional organizations. For instance, I regularly contributed to discussions to set up Organismes de Placement Collectif Immobilier (OPCI) [real estate investment trusts] in France. The project required compliance with legislation applicable to new investment vehicles. I also coordinated drafting of the General Real Estate Surveyors’ Charter and contributed to defining The European Group of Valuers’ Associations (TEGoVA) European norms, which have become standards in the business.”
Professional background:
Graduate of the Institut de Droit des Affaires, de l’Institut d’Études Politiques (IEP) d’Aix, and graduate in Advanced Studies in Private Law
1975-1981 Jean Thouard - Surveyor
1982-1991 Bourdais/ Director Valuation Department, then Associate Director of Group
France