Colliers elects David M. Feild as its President; John W. Folsom continues as CEO and Chairman
January 11, 2024
Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. Board of Directors recently announced leadership changes as it elected David M. Feild, CCIM, as its President. John W. Folsom, who has led the company as President for over 30 years, will continue as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Under the Board’s approved succession plan, Feild will assume the CEO role in early 2025. This strategic move aligns with the company’s vision and its carefully designed succession plan.
Folsom shared his enthusiasm for the transition, stating, “This is certainly an exciting time for Colliers as we make these transitions to ensure the longevity of our organization, both for our employees and clients as well as our shareholders. I am confident Colliers will continue to thrive under David’s leadership.”
Feild, a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 25 years of experience, has played an integral role in the company’s growth. His decade-long tenure as Market President for Colliers’ Upstate region has been marked by exceptional strategic insight, unwavering commitment to excellence and a remarkable track record of fostering growth across multiple service lines within the firm. He holds numerous community leadership positions including Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors for Ten at the Top and Vice Chair for Advocacy for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the 2024 Class of Leadership South Carolina. Feild is a Riley Fellow from his alma mater, Furman University, and a past board member of its Alumni Association.
“David’s dedication and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving our success in the Upstate,” Folsom continued. “His commitment to excellence and community engagement will solidify Colliers’ standing as the premier commercial real estate service provider in South Carolina.”
Feild further noted, “The economic development landscape across South Carolina continues to present an enormous opportunity for our clients and talented professionals at Colliers. Johnny and the leadership team have created a 117-year legacy of client service, community involvement and shareholder value. We are very well-positioned for added success across the state, and I am incredibly excited for our future.”
The leadership team at Colliers will continue to be fortified by Folsom as Chairman and CEO alongside Feild as President and supported by a robust team of seasoned professionals – David Lockwood, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Columbia Market President; Mickey Layden, President/CEO of LCK; Neil Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; David Cuda, Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Solutions; James Garrett, Charleston Market President; and Kim Butler, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Management Services – who will continue to steer the company’s sustained growth and excellence.
About Colliers
Colliers | South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in South Carolina with 62 licensed real estate professionals covering the state with locations in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. Colliers is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is the largest manager of commercial real estate properties in South Carolina with a portfolio of over 22.5 million square feet of office, industrial, retail and healthcare properties. Colliers’ staff hold the most professional designations of any firm in South Carolina. Colliers | South Carolina’s partner, LCK, provides project management services for new facilities and renovations across South Carolina.
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 65 countries, our 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. With annual revenues of $4.5 billion and $98 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors and our people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, Twitter @Colliers or LinkedIn.
