"For a long time in France, commercial real estate firms limited their services to transactions. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. My priority has always been to analyse the clients’ needs, understand their limits and assist them from start to finish. No transaction can go forward without support from the team and wide range of services that CB Richard Ellis is constantly developing. For a trained economist like me, real estate is a fascinating business where we can witness economic changes up front. It is an excellent barometer of economic health. From a societal perspective, the quality and adaptability of commercial properties have become major management tools.”
My motto is “Say what you’re going to do, do what you say, and show your results.”
Professional background:
Ph.D. in Economics (Paris I-Sorbonne)
1977-1981 Epamarne
1981 Auguste-Thouard/ Industrial Premises Department
1989-1998 Auguste-Thouard/ Associate Director
1999-2001 Hines France/ General Manager - Marketing and Communications
2002 CB Richard Ellis/ Vice-Chairman
2004 CB Richard Ellis/ Co-Chairman with Gérard Aubert
France