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Avison Young completes acquisition of U.K.-based GVA; two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand

Avison Young acquires Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group, expands presence in North Florida

Avison Young releases 2019 North America, Europe and Asia commercial real estate forecast. Read press release...

Avison Young enters into definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based GVA in transformational deal

Avison Young opens its first office in Asia -- in Seoul, South Korea; 63 members join (full operations begin Nov. 1, 2018)

Real Estate Forum names Avison Young’s Donna Abood, Char Fortune, Jodi Meade, Tracey Kasper, Tate Hinkelman among Women of Influence

Avison Young acquires market-leading U.K. firm Wilkinson Williams LLP

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

Real Estate Forum magazine names Avison Young one of the Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate

Avison Young is a 2018 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation

Avison Young Principal James Nelson interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose about a "Blue Ocean" strategy for the real estate industry

Leaders Magazine publishes Q and A with Avison Young’s Donna Abood, Jodi Meade, Eva Destunis, Sarah Cook, Kirsten Beck and Char Fortune in the publication’s Women Leaders issue

Real Estate Forum magazine interviews Avison Young's Char Fortune re: companies with mentorship programs have more success attracting talent

GlobeSt runs exclusive commentary by Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on how culture drives revenues and profits rather than the other way around

Real Estate Forum magazine names Avison Young CEO Mark Rose the commercial real estate industry’s Best Boss for 2017

Press Releases

5 Feb 2019

Office leasing crunch imminent as vacancy approaches record lows amidst constrained regional supply -- Avison Young releases its Year-End 2018 Metro Vancouver Office Market Report

1 Feb 2019

Avison Young completes acquisition of U.K.-based GVA; two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand -- Canada-based firm expands to 5,000 professionals in 120 offices in 20 countries; combination establishes Avison Young as the global, disruptive challenger brand

1 Feb 2019

Avison Young completes acquisition of U.K.-based GVA; two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand

Canada-based firm expands to 5,000 professionals in 120 offices in 20 countries; combination establishes Avison Young as the global, disruptive challenger brand

28 Jan 2019

Maling-Barnes team joins Avison Young in downtown Los Angeles -- Chris Maling, David Maling and Patrick Barnes become Principals, will focus on expanding firm’s Southern California investment sales practice

24 Jan 2019

Avison Young acquires Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group, expands presence in North Florida; 26 members join -- Nick Banks becomes Principal and Managing Director of new Gainesville office

Media Coverage

6 Feb 2019

Commercial Property Executive interviews Mark Rose on “Avison Young Completes Merger With GVA”

2 Feb 2019

The Scotsman reports on “GVA Scottish Offices Fold into Avison Young”, Alison Taylor quoted

2 Feb 2019

Newcastle Journal interviews Gordon Hewling re: “Global giant buys consultancy”, re: Avison Young completes acquisition of UK-based GVA

1 Feb 2019

Costar UK reports on “Avison Young completes GVA buy and unveils leadership team”, Alison Taylor, Stuart Agnew, Mark Rose, Gerry Hughes, Jason Sibthorpe quoted

1 Feb 2019

Property Week reports on “Avison Young completes GVA acquisition and announces new leadership team”, Mark Rose, Gerry Hughes, Jason Sibthorpe quoted

1 Feb 2019

Insider Media reports on Manchester reshuffle as Avison Young completes GVA takeover”, Chris Cheap, Mark Williams quoted

1 Feb 2019

GlobeSt reports on Avison Young completes acquisition of UK-based GVA, two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand, Mark Rose quoted

1 Feb 2019

Connect Media interviews Mark Rose re: Avison Young completes acquisition of UK-based GVA, two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand

1 Feb 2019

Estates Gazette interviews Mark Rose, Jason Sibthorpe, Gerry Hughes on “GVA drops name but 100 gain shares as merger goes live”, re: Avison Young completes acquisition of UK-based GVA, two companies combine under Avison Young brand

1 Jan 2019

Western Investor Newspaper reports on “CRE 2019: Patience needed as a new year dawns”, Avison Young office market report referenced re: Calgary and Edmonton office markets

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CEO Interviews

6 Feb 2019

Commercial Property Executive interviews Mark Rose on “Avison Young Completes Merger With GVA”

1 Feb 2019

Connect Media interviews Mark Rose re: Avison Young completes acquisition of UK-based GVA, two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand

1 Feb 2019

16 Nov 2018

Property Week Magazine interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: “GVA’s new owner outlines plans to build global brand” re: Avison Young enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA

12 Nov 2018

Bisnow New York interviews with Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA and NYC office growth; James Nelson, Joe Harbert, Keith Caggiano, Roshan Shah, Howard Roth named

10 Nov 2018

Estates Gazette interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA; Jason Sibthorpe, Gerry Hughes named

8 Nov 2018

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA; Jason Sibthorpe, Gerry Hughes, Andreas Aschenbrenner quoted

8 Nov 2018

CoStar Canada interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose for story: “Avison Young Chief Executive Considers Doubling Size of Real Estate Firm” re: Avison Young enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA

8 Nov 2018

RENX interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: “Avison Young’s ‘full global expansion’ kicks into high gear”, re: firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA; Jason Sibthorpe named

8 Nov 2018

PODCAST: Estates Gazette interviews Mark Rose, Gerry Hughes, Jason Sibthorpe re: Avison Young enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA

8 Nov 2018

Globe and Mail interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: “Avison Young stamps new global footprint via GVA acquisition” re: Avison Young enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA

8 Nov 2018

VIDEO: Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA

8 Nov 2018

Bloomberg interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: “Property Firm Avison Young Buys UK's GVA in Biggest Deal Yet” re: Avison Young enters into definitive agreement to acquire UK-based GVA

5 Sep 2018

Site Selection Magazine interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose for feature story Trailblazers, re: Canadian jurisdictions that top the charts in a nation leading the way in infrastructure, sustainability and global commerce; Avison Young’s Charlie Gobert, Martin Dockrill, Denis Perrault, Michael Keenan, Wes Schollenberg, John Bar quoted

1 Aug 2018

Bloomberg interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose for North America exclusive re: Avison Young buys UK real estate firm Wilkinson Williams

1 Aug 2018

PODCAST: Estates Gazette interviews Mark Rose (CEO, Avison Young), Jason Sibthorpe (UK Managing Director, Avison Young), Miles Marten (partner, Wilkinson Williams) re: Avison Young acquiring UK firm Wilkinson Williams

18 Jul 2018

National Post/Financial Post interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on "Avison Young to buy European real estate company after $250-million investment from Caisse", re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

17 Jul 2018

Bloomberg interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on "Caisse-backed Avison Young to buy European real estate company”, re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

17 Jul 2018

RENX interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

16 Jul 2018

Globe and Mail interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on "Toronto's Avison Young set for acquisition spree after cash infusion”, re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

16 Jul 2018

GlobeSt interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on "Avison Young to Continue Global Expansion", re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

16 Jul 2018

Bisnow National runs story "Avison Young CEO Mark Rose discusses firm's latest $190 million capital injection and future growth strategies", Rose interviewed re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

16 Jul 2018

Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on "Canadian Institutional Investor Makes $250M Investment in Avison Young", re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

16 Jul 2018

CoStar News interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on "Avison Young Gets $250 Million Infusion from Leading Canadian Pension Fund", re: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) invests $250 million in Avison Young to fuel commercial real estate firm’s growth and global expansion strategy

9 Mar 2018

Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on “Brokerages Going Global, Winning Locally”

8 Mar 2018

VIDEO: Real Estate Weekly publishes Avison Young Principal James Nelson's interview with Avison Young CEO Mark Rose about a "Blue Ocean" strategy for the real estate industry

8 Mar 2018

GlobeStcom runs byline article by Avison Young Principal James Nelson, in which Nelson and Avison Young CEO Mark Rose discuss “Five Key Differentiators to Build a Successful Blue Ocean Strategy”

12 Jan 2018

GlobeStcom reports on “Change is in motion everywhere in 2018”, re: Avison Young’s 2018 North America and Europe Forecast and Videocast, Avison Young CEO Mark Rose quoted

5 Jan 2018

A Giant in the Commercial Real Estate Industry -- a friend who has made a difference, Mark Rose” -- New York-based Felix/Weiner Consulting Group interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on career, influencers, and advice for those wanting to enter the commercial real estate industry

19 Dec 2017

Podcast: Extraordinary Times with Extraordinary People -- Avison Young CEO Mark Rose shares his personal success stories; discusses the importance of culture, values and balance in today’s world; and provides some insight on what it takes to make a great company. Interview with New York-based GPG Advisers’ executive director Scott Morey.

13 Dec 2017

Estates Gazette interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose and UK Managing Director Jason Sibthorpe re: “Avison Young: expanding in the 'squeezed middle’", Avison Young doubling numbers in UK with purchase of WHR, what it means for company

8 Nov 2017

CREW white paper: Diversity: The Business Advantage -- Best Practices for Gender Equity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate, including Avison Young case study

23 Oct 2017

VIDEO: Connect Media reports on CCIM Investing Highlights, Avison Young CEO Mark Rose discusses cultivating international relationships, from CCIM, Toronto, Ontario, October 16, 2017

18 Oct 2017

Business News Daily publishes byline article by Avison Young CEO Mark Rose “Health Before Wealth: Partnership and Collaboration in Your Personal and Professional Life”, in which Rose discusses his life-altering journey to better health, and how he challenged colleagues to feel better, live better and live longer

25 Sep 2017

GlobeSt runs exclusive commentary by Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on how culture drives revenues and profits rather than the other way around

5 Sep 2017

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re Crystal Ball: Executives Size Up CRE Predictions

7 Aug 2017

VIDEO: Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Los Angeles commercial real estate market trends

6 Jul 2017

Leaders Magazine interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on the commercial real estate firm’s growth strategy, maintaining culture and showing differentiation

30 Jun 2017

Real Estate Forum magazine names Avison Young CEO Mark Rose the commercial real estate industry’s Best Boss for 2017

7 Jun 2017

Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on the commercial real estate industry’s biggest trends, drivers and concerns

23 May 2017

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose at ICSC RECon 2017 in Las Vegas re experiential retail is here, and people need to focus on it, and people need to find a way to drive traffic

15 May 2017

Ziarul Financiar publishes story on Avison Young opens office in Bucharest, David Canta becomes MD, four members join, Avison Young CEO Mark Rose quoted

20 Apr 2017

Immobilienzeitungde interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re firm’s expansion in Germany

22 Mar 2017

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re Avison Young acquires Raleigh-based Hunter & Associates, Banks Hunter becomes Principal, 11 members join

7 Mar 2017

VIDEO: Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose in Santa Monica, CA on the importance of mentorship

28 Feb 2017

Business in Vancouver Newspaper publishes byline article by Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on BC well-positioned to capitalize on strong investor interest

12 Jan 2017

VIDEO Q1 2017: Avison Young 2017 Forecast: Seventh inning of an extra-inning game for commercial real estate?

31 Dec 2016

Real Estate Forum magazine ranks Avison Young the No. 1 Fastest-Growing Company in the commercial real estate industry (Large Companies category) for second year in a row

6 Dec 2016

Bisnow interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on his outlook for 2017, the firm’s rapid growth, and AGM in Toronto

22 Sep 2016

RENX interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose during company's 2016 AGM in Toronto re firm's expansion plans, market outlook, new capital markets team in Mexico, new retail team in Vancouver

1 Sep 2016

Real Estate Forum names Avison Young CEO Mark Rose one of the Elite 70 influential executives in the commercial real estate industry, in the publication’s 70th anniversary issue

23 Aug 2016

National Post interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Brexit represents opportunity for real estate firm

12 Aug 2016

VIDEO: REJournals posts Avison Young CEO Mark Rose’s teaser video re firm’s mid 16 N America, UK, Germany Office Market Report

30 Jun 2016

Avison Young CEO Mark Rose blogs on BREXIT: Finding clarity in murky waters

28 Jun 2016

Real Estate Forum magazine names Avison Young CEO Mark Rose one of commercial real estate industry’s Best Bosses for 2016

22 Jun 2016

Globe and Mail interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re impact of possible Brexit leave vote on commercial real estate industry in UK

23 May 2016

VIDEO: Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose at ICSC RECon Las Vegas re retail trends

15 Mar 2016

Connect Media interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re Avison Young being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for fifth consecutive year, and outlook for 2016, with photo of Rose

9 Mar 2016

National Post publishes special feature on Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2015, Avison Young retains Gold Standard status, Mark Rose interviewed

7 Mar 2016

New York Bisnow interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Brokerage IPOs: A shot in the arm or another master to answer to?

26 Feb 2016

New York Bisnow interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on diversity, growth, and putting the company’s money where its mouth is

18 Feb 2016

Property Week interviews Mark Rose and Robert Rae in Q and A re Avison Young acquires North Rae Sanders, opens new office in Coventry UK, eight members join

9 Feb 2016

Canadian Property Management quotes Avison Young CEO Mark Rose from 2016 Canada Real Estate Investment Forum re: continued capital flow in 2016, Calgary market opportunities

6 Feb 2016

Globe and Mail profiles Avison Young CEO on staying healthy, creating a cultural movement, and building the world's fastest-growing commercial real estate services company

19 Jan 2016

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on the firm’s 2016 Canada, US, UK Forecast Report

22 Dec 2015

Real Estate Forum magazine ranks Avison Young the No. 1 Fastest-Growing Company in the commercial real estate industry (Large Companies category)

1 Dec 2015

Commercial Property Executive reports on 2015 Executive of the Year Awards, Avison Young CEO Mark Rose awarded honorable mention for Service Executive of the Year

27 Oct 2015

The Globe and Mail interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on the commercial real estate firm’s strategy of staying privately owned as it becomes a multinational player

14 Oct 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young's Mark Rose re Liquid Space providing much needed technology for monthly office space rentals

12 Oct 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Avison Young’s new office in San Antonio

21 Sep 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose at the firm’s 2015 AGM in LA re the company opening new offices in Nashville and Knoxville, TN, 82 members join from Cushman and Wakefield Cornerstone, Warren Smith becomes MD

18 Sep 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re choppiness in financial markets and Avison Young's 2015 AGM in LA

16 Sep 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re Doug Fulton, Rob Youngquist, Stephanie Severson joining Avison Young in Minneapolis

3 Sep 2015

Commercial Property Executive interviews Mark Rose on Avison Young opening new offices in Nashville and Knoxville, 82 members join from Cushman & Wakefield Cornerstone, Earl Webb also quoted

31 Aug 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: wave of REIT mergers and privatizations

10 May 2015

New York Times reports on Queens College presenting Alumni Award to Avison Young CEO Mark Rose; award honors individuals whose successful careers and dedication to philanthropy and public service serve as models for QC students

1 May 2015

Queens College Newsletter reports on Queens College to present Alumni Award to Avison Young CEO Mark Rose; award honors individuals whose successful careers and dedication to philanthropy and public service serve as models for QC students

1 May 2015

Commercial Property Executive names Avison Young CEO Mark Rose among 13 Most Innovative Executives to watch

24 Apr 2015

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose and James Hanson re acquisition of Chicago based Mesa Development, Richard Hanson, James Hanson become Principals

3 Mar 2015

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Avison Young opening new office in Minneapolis

2 Dec 2014

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Avison Young’s new Frankfurt office

30 Oct 2014

Palm Beach Post reports on Avison Young's South Florida offices named as volunteer sponsor for Michelle McGann Golf Classic

30 Oct 2014

WPBF ABC runs story on $250,000 raised at Michelle McGann Golf Classic for diabetes awareness, Avison Young's South Florida offices named as volunteer sponsor

30 Oct 2014

Sun Sentinel reports on Avison Yong’s South Florida offices helpinig raise more than$250,000 at Michelle McGann Golf Classic

30 Oct 2014

PR Newswire interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re: LiquidSpace raises $14 million in additional funding

14 Oct 2014

Washington Business Journal interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose and Will Stern on top leasing team joins Avison Young in Washington DC

24 Sep 2014

Bisnow interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose in Q and A re: company's expansion campaign and personal life

22 Sep 2014

Business in Vancouver Newspaper interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re add’l investment by private equity firm Tricor Pacific Capital, Avison Young’s AGM in Vancouver BC, and firm’s mid 14 BC Investment Report

17 Sep 2014

Wall Street Journal interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re Avison Young acquiring New Jersey based asset management firm Kwartler Associates

8 Sep 2014

Business in Vancouver Newspaper interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re global real estate firm to host AGM in Vancouver this week

5 Sep 2014

GlobeStcom interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on additional investment by private equity firm Tricor Pacific Capital, funding targeted for commercial real estate services firm’s next stage of growth

25 Jul 2014

CoStar interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on his quest to create a completely Different commercial real estate services company

9 Jul 2014

Toronto Bisnow interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on Avison Young acquiring Montreal-based project management firm Roy et Tremblay, Claude Roy becomes Principal, nine members join

16 Jun 2014

NAIOP Development Magazine interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on leadership, maintaining HQ in Canada

20 May 2014

Toronto Bisnow interviews Mark Rose, Kevin Beaudry re Avison Young’s Spring 14 Canada US Industrial Market Report

1 May 2014

RENX Real Estate News Exchange interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose on firm’s global growth, Danny Nikitas joining as Managing Director of Chicago office

19 Apr 2014

Estates Gazette London interviews Mark Rose, Nick Cook re Avison Young acquires NAI Haywards, launches European presence with new offices in London and Thames Valley UK

17 Apr 2014

Commercial Property Executive interviews Avison Young CEO Mark Rose re acquisition of Commercial Texas, new office in Austin, 11 members join, Michael Kennedy becomes MD

15 Apr 2014

LaPresse interviews Avison Young CEO re firm’s growth, global decrease in pricing as interest rates will inevitably rise

3 Apr 2014

GlobeStcom interviews CEO Mark Rose re Avison Young acquires NAI Haywards, launches European presence with new offices in London and Thames Valley UK

Video/Audiocasts

15 Jan 2019

Video Q1 2019: Avison Young CEO Mark Rose’s 2019 Forecast

30 Aug 2018

VIDEO: Avison Young Country Leaders’ Forecast – Around the World in 20 Minutes

24 Apr 2018

Q2 2018: United States, Earl Webb: As rising interest rates cause sales volume to dip to 5-year low, select sectors report gains and steady cap rates

24 Apr 2018

Q2 2018: United Kingdom, Jason Sibthorpe: Conflicting sector performance creates levels of market uncertainty

24 Apr 2018

Q2 2018: Germany, Udo Stoeckl: Germany’s real estate market continues to boom – cautious outlook on retail leasing and investment market

24 Apr 2018

Q2 2018: Canada, Mark Fieder: Canadian industrial sector remains undersupplied

24 Apr 2018

Q2 2018: Romania, David Canta: Dynamic tango between supply and demand shows solid fundamentals throughout all asset classes

24 Apr 2018

Q2 2018: Mexico, Guillermo Sepulveda: Ongoing economic growth in 2018 anticipated to boost recovery of Mexican CRE investment market

24 Apr 2018

VIDEO Q2 2018: Hospitality Trends, Keith Thompson: Basis and replacement cost is the new investment model for hospitality in 2018

16 Jan 2018

Video: Q1 2018 Hospitality Trends by Avison Young Principal Keith Thompson – “We’re clearly at the high water mark”