-- Fort Lee Resident Specializing in Valuation and Marketing for Investment Sales Team --

Matthew E. Brown of Fort Lee, N.J., has joined Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI, TSX:CIG) as a senior financial analyst in the global commercial real estate services firm’s Parsippany office. He is a member of the company’s regional investment sales team, which specializes in the acquisition and disposition of properties in New Jersey and the Tri-State area.

Brown brings 15 years of industry practice to his new role. He has been involved in more than $3 billion in investment sales and loan sale advisory transactions nationally.Additionally, he was a lead asset manager on close to $1 billion of capitalized public-private partnerships specific to housing military members and their families at Forts Bragg and Riley via partnership with the Department of Defense, and college students via partnerships with institutions of higher education.

“Matthew is a seasoned professional, with extensive experience as a senior analyst, team leader and business development expert,” noted Colliers’ David A. Simon, SIOR, executive managing director and New Jersey market leader. “As we continue to grow our New Jersey investment sales team, his skills set is a benefit for our clients.”

Prior to joining Colliers, Brown served as a senior financial analyst with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, where he was responsible for project and client management relating to the valuation and sale of commercial real estate regionally, and loan sale advisory on a national level. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nova Southeastern University and an MBA in finance from its Huizenga School of Business.

“Colliers provides a truly team-based environment, which I appreciate,” Brown noted. “The culture here, and the opportunity to take on additional responsibility, makes this position a perfect fit for me. I am pleased to be an integral part of this group.”

Colliers’ investment sales team, headed by Jacklene Chesler, senior managing director, continues to expand its presence in the regional marketplace. “This is a busy time for my team, our clients and the marketplace, as New Jersey continues to attract a significant pool of buyers chasing both stabilized and opportunistic assets,” she noted. “We see great opportunity here and are positioning ourselves with talent that enables us to take advantage of the current climate.”

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.

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