NEW YORK CITY-In the first major personnel move in the New Yorkmetro region under Joe Harbert's leadership, HowardGrufferman has joined ColliersInternational as vice chairman, according to a companystatement. Known in the industry for specializing in tenantrepresentation, financial services, technology, and legal sectors,he has closed more than $1 billion in transactions throughout hiscareer.

Formerly a vice chairman with Grubb &Ellis, Grufferman’s arrival signals the first of what isexpected to be several new strategic hires that will elevateColliers International in the Tri-State market. Also from Grubb& Ellis, Hadley Springer has joined the NewYork office of Colliers as an associate director.

“The New York operations of Colliers International has alwayshad a great core, and when Joe Harbert came on board it became toclear to me just how much potential there is to do great worktogether,” Grufferman says. “Colliers has the global platform, abest-in-class consulting group and a commitment to research andanalysis that matches my own. The long-term prospects for the NewYork Tri-State market are extremely positive. Colliers is wellcapitalized and has the vision to meet those demands"