CB Richard Ellis announced the appointment of Christopher Millen as National Director of Capital Markets, CB Richard Ellis Poland. In his new role, Christopher will focus on the strategic growth of the Capital Markets division across the country.

Christopher was formerly with the company’s Institutional Investment Properties team in Australia & New Zealand and was integral in executing many of Australia’s largest on-and-off market office investment transactions. In 2006 he was awarded the CBRE Asia Pacific Circle of Excellence for his performance and contribution to the Asia Pacific regional team.

In his new role, Christopher has national responsibilty for a growing team of currently 15 investment professionals across Poland; working in conjunction with the firm’s other Capital Market Heads across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) & EMEA.

Andreas Ridder, CEE Chairman at CBRE commented: “CB Richard Ellis’ Capital Markets Team in CEE is undergoing rapid growth to match the high level of real estate investor interest into Poland and the broader CEE region at a time when many of our competitors are experiencing key staff movements. We are very proud to have Christopher Millen on board. With his broad international experience and
knowledge, he is a great asset to our company’s development.”

Jonathan Hull, Executive Director, CBRE EMEA Capital Markets added: “We are witnessing increasing levels of transactional activity across all asset classes within Poland. Christopher’s introduction strengthens our investment capabilities both within Poland and throughout the CEE region, working alongside our European Capital Markets team.”

Christopher holds PS146 in Securities and Managed Investments (FINSIA), a Dip Property Finance & Investment (PCA), Advanced DCF Cert (API), an Advanced Dip Property (Valuation) and is currently completing a Masters of Commerce majoring in Private Equity & Funds Management (UNSW).

Source: CBRE