Colliers recognises experts with well-deserved promotions in Scotland
– Leading commercial real estate firm Colliers is proud to announce the promotion of three experts across Scotland.
The latest round of promotions recognises the exceptional talent within the business as well as their contribution and dedication to the firm’s success in recent years, notably in a record breaking 2024, in terms of revenue and profit.
Alasdair Manning – an ESG advisor in the Glasgow Property Management team – has been promoted to Associate Director, as has Building Surveyor Chyrelle Watt. Lenka Svorcova of the Planning team has been made a Senior Surveyor.
Across the UK, sixty-five people were promoted in total; 20 to Director, 19 to Associate Director, 17 to Senior Surveyor, seven to Senior Business Support and two to Consultant, effective from today (April 1, 2025). This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to fostering talent from within and rewarding excellence – full details of national promotions.
Members of the cohort are from many parts of the business including as well as talent within the business’ vital support functions. Each individual has demonstrated outstanding performance, and a commitment to the firm’s values, by building relationships, being enterprising, doing what’s right and of course and being experts in their fields.
John Munday, Colliers UK CEO said: “I am thrilled to be celebrating the recognition of this group of talented individuals from within our team who have shown their passion for seeing Colliers and our clients succeed. I’m sure many of them will be the future leaders within Colliers and the real estate industry, and I’m proud of their dedication and determination to be innovative and deliver excellence..
“These promotions are not just a recognition of their hard work, but is also an achievement for their departments as well as our Learning & Development team, who ensure that our people are equipped with the ever-evolving skills needed to navigate what can be a challenging market.”
Douglas McPhail, Head of Scotland for Colliers said: “It’s great to be able to recognise and reward individuals as they progress through their career and have been a significant asset to their teams, the firm and clients alike. I wish them all the best as they take their careers with Colliers to the next level.”
The three successful employees are:
| First Name | Surname | Department | Office |
| Promoted to Associate Director | |||
| Alasdair | Manning | ESG Advisor / Property Management | Glasgow |
| Chyrelle | Watt | Building Surveying | Edinburgh |
| Promoted to Senior Surveyor | |||
| Lenka | Svorcova | Planning | Glasgow |