CK Lau Named Chairman as Colliers Combines Mainland China and Hong Kong Leadership Under Tammy Tang

HONG KONG | SHANGHAI — Colliers has appointed CK Lau as Chairman, Mainland China and Hong Kong, and Tammy Tang as Chief Executive Officer, Mainland China and Hong Kong, the firm announced Nov. 4. Both appointments take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

The firm said the appointments reflect its focus on bringing together the strengths of its Mainland China and Hong Kong businesses to better support clients operating across local and international markets.

CK Lau Moves to Chairman Role at Colliers

Lau currently serves as Colliers' Managing Director for Hong Kong and Managing Director for Asia CVAS. He leads the firm's Asia valuation and advisory business and has more than 30 years of experience in valuation, consultancy and investment sales across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Asia.

In the announcement, Colliers said Lau has played an important role in accelerating success for clients in Hong Kong during his leadership of the business there.

"I am proud of the strong business and client relationships we have built in Hong Kong over many years," Lau said. "In my new role, I look forward to continuing to contribute to the growth of our business and helping clients navigate opportunities across the region."

Tammy Tang Expands Role to Hong Kong

Tang has led Colliers' Mainland China business for almost a decade and has more than 29 years of China real estate experience spanning developers, occupiers and brokerage. In her expanded role, she will provide strategic leadership across Mainland China and Hong Kong.

John Kenny, Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific at Colliers, said: "Mainland China and Hong Kong are two of the most important markets in the global economy – and our clients are increasingly operating across both. Together, they provide a strategic platform for Colliers to support the evolving needs of our clients. Tammy is a proven leader who has played a significant role in the growth and success of our Mainland China business. Her appointment will help us accelerate opportunities for local companies, international clients and global investors."

Tang said clients are increasingly looking for advice that extends across markets and borders. "Hong Kong's position as a leading international business and financial centre, combined with the scale and opportunity of Mainland China, means we are even better positioned to connect clients with the expertise and insights they need to succeed in across the region," she said. "I look forward to working with our teams to deliver greater value for clients in both markets and beyond."

Kenny added that the appointments "position us well for the next phase of growth across Asia Pacific while continuing to create value for our clients, people and business."

Hong Kong Market Backdrop

The leadership change comes as Hong Kong's commercial real estate market shows improved but uneven activity. Grade A office leasing recorded 1.01 million square feet of territory-wide net take-up in the third quarter of 2026, the sixth consecutive quarter of positive absorption.

Hong Kong recorded HK$10.7 billion of commercial property transactions in the third quarter of 2026, down 23.2% from the prior quarter but up 18.5% year over year. Transaction volume for the first nine months of 2026 reached HK$39.8 billion, up 65% year over year and already above the full-year 2025 total.

Education-related assets, tourism-supported retail and selected industrial trades were among the areas supporting Hong Kong investment activity in the quarter. Colliers' Asia-Pacific cap-rate commentary says investor demand remains concentrated in prime, defensive assets and high-conviction opportunities, and overseas capital is returning selectively.

Implications for Cross-Border Coverage

The combined structure pairs Tang's Mainland China operating experience, which includes site selection, acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio strategy and leasing, with Lau's Hong Kong, valuation and investment expertise. Lau's valuation and advisory role links the leadership structure to services that include investment sales, valuation, due diligence and portfolio strategy.

Colliers describes Hong Kong as an international business and financial centre and Mainland China as a market offering scale and growth opportunities. The new structure is intended to connect those capabilities with global investors and companies operating across borders.

Sources

• Colliers, "Colliers Appoints Tammy Tang And CK Lau To Mainland China And Hong Kong Leadership," Nov. 4, 2026: https://www.colliers.com/en-xa/news/colliers-leadership-appointments-mainland-china-hong-kong