The move coincides with Colliers’ strategy to integrate and enhance its existing data centres expertise across key markets, unlocking a dedicated, full-service regional platform, providing end-to-end regional expertise for investors, owners and data/tech operators throughout the entire data centres lifecycle.
Based at Colliers EMEA headquarters in London, Tollman will work collaboratively with Gonzalo Martín, Head of Data Centres Capital Markets, EMEA, based in Colliers’ Madrid office, to champion the newly integrated EMEA regional platform, combining their deep market knowledge and regional reach to advise clients across the region.
The updated operational structure builds on the expertise of Colliers’ core data centres team in Spain, notably Gonzalo Martín and Jose Mariá Guilleuma, known for delivering customised solutions across investment, financing, development, and leasing. By integrating experts from key markets, including Spain, the UK, Italy, and France, the new regional platform offers clients both local insight and the collective strength of a market-leading advisory team across EMEA.
“The integration of our data centres expertise to form one EMEA team reflects our commitment to providing clients with seamless, full-service solutions in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets,” said Colliers EMEA CEO, Davoud Amel-Azizpour. “Lottie’s appointment is a significant step forward in our strategy to unite our established local strengths within a cohesive regional platform. Through this enhanced platform, we can respond to the growing client demand for specialist data centre expertise across EMEA.”
Tollman said: “I am excited to join Colliers at such a pivotal time for the data centre market. In a competitive landscape, Colliers stands out for its in-depth technical knowledge and deep understanding of the specific needs and challenges faced by operators in this niche sector. I look forward to working closely with best-in-class colleagues to help clients capitalise on the extraordinary growth opportunities.”
Martin added: “Our strategic move comes amid continued strong investment appetite for data centres across EMEA due to projected AI growth. Data centres are a specialised and complex asset class that require deep industry know-how and a blend of global market intelligence with local expertise. As demand continues to outpace supply across EMEA, I look forward to working with Lottie and the wider team to deliver tailored solutions at pace that help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunities in this rapidly growing market.”
Tollman joins Colliers in November from Cushman & Wakefield, where she was Head of Occupier Representation, EMEA Data Centres.
