Colliers has launched a new flexible workspace consultancy team called SmartFlex.
The company has appointed James Walton from Form_ as director to lead the new team. Walton has more than 15 years’ experience in flexible workspace consultancy, including nearly 10 years with The Instant Group.
Walton is joined in the SmartFlex team by former Form_ colleagues Toby Ross, Dan Hart, Simon Skates and Alice Dosher and existing Colliers flex experts Tom Sleigh, Patrick Kennedy and Phoebe Cobb. The team sits within Colliers’ global occupier services organisation.
Andrew Hallissey, executive managing director of occupier services EMEA at Colliers, said: “James’ global experience across a diverse range of sectors – from technology and creative industries to financial services, construction and pharmaceuticals – gives him valuable insight into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by companies of all sizes.”
Sleigh, head of flexible workplace consulting, occupier services EMEA at Colliers, added: “From working with start-ups to multi-nationals, James has built an impressive track record and strong reputation as a trusted advisor and expert negotiator to deliver bespoke workplace solutions for organisations. We’re delighted to have James and the team on board.”
Walton said: “I want to make it easy for businesses to find their perfect space. The right office can inspire and catalyse organisational performance. Through the Colliers360 SmartFlex platform we will become the go to solution for organisations looking for flexible space – wherever they may be, or want to be, in the world.”
