Following my briefing to senior staff last month ,this is an advanced announcement that on reaching 60 next year I shall be retiring and returning to the UK in April .
My position as Chairman will not be replaced , and many of you may have thought I had actually retired from active management 10 years ago when I stepped down as Managing Director to make way for Khun Aliwassa , under who’s leadership the company has gone from strength to strength .
There is therefore no major change in our structure , our competence , continuity of our business and operations .
I am progressively telling clients ,as and when business commitments make this sensible , and if questioned by clients you may confirm this .
Over my 25 plus years here ,the company has evolved and grown .Through the hard work and commitment of you all we have for at least 24 of those years been recognized as the best agency and professional consultancy real estate business in Thailand and there is no one in the market today to touch us .
This has been done as Richard Ellis , CB Richard Ellis ,an Affiliate thereof and since June last year as simply CBRE.
I have no doubt you will all continue to grow and dominate this market based on the same qualities , of knowledge ,competence and commitment and I look forward to keeping in touch and visiting you from time to time .
You are all privileged to be part of CBRET and we to have you here .
Can I also remind you we have 4 months left this year to drive the business ,close deals , keep our competitors in place and maximize our potential .