The saying popular "The good son returns home" fits well to describe the professional moment of Rodrigo Morais, who has just taken on the role of Manager of the Logistics division at Colliers in Brazil. The executive returns to the consultancy after a hiatus of almost two and a half years, marked by his tenure at EREA Advisory.

Graduated in Business Administration, Morais began his career at major financial institutions such as BankBoston, Citi, and Itaú Unibanco. In the real estate market, he also spent two years working in the industrial sector at Nai Global.

This March, the executive announced his return to Colliers. Leading this new challenge, Rodrigo revealed in an exclusive interview with REsource that he arrives with the mission of providing occupiers with the company's global vision through comprehensive consulting services that extend far beyond simple warehouse leasing. "We will demonstrate the advantage that tenants gain by relying on highly skilled professionals, experience, integrity in business conduct, and ensuring that they have made the best transaction for their company," summarizes the executive.

REsource: Rodrigo, first of all, congratulations on your new position. Could you please tell us how you feel about taking on the role of Logistics Division Manager at Colliers?

Rodrigo Morais (RM): Thank you for the wishes, and I am delighted to be part of such an important brand in the global market, like Colliers.

The feeling must be similar to that of athletes joining top global teams in sports like Barcelona and Real Madrid, as I have always been aware of the company's global presence. The challenge also accompanies this sensation since the Brazilian market is extremely diversified, with regional peculiarities and, primarily, in need of high-level service and experience. The current team is very active, and I am confident that this collaboration will bring even better results for Colliers.

REsource: What are your expectations in the new position?

RM: At this moment, the expectation is that the market can understand this new moment, which signals Colliers' concern for the people and the people representing it in the market. This care, combined with structure, technology, and market intelligence, should result in more companies served and greater satisfaction. This means providing better service with comprehensive solutions.

REsource: What will be your main challenges in the role?

RM: We stand out by providing the client with an experience that goes beyond the obvious in presenting a real estate asset. So, the mission is to promote to the occupant this more global vision, where they can count on our team worldwide, with all service lines, beyond just leasing a warehouse, and experience real consultancy, a hallmark that has established Colliers as one of the main companies in this Real Estate segment worldwide. In other words, to demonstrate the advantage that the occupant has in counting on professionals of the highest level, experience, integrity in conducting business, and ensuring that they have made the best transaction for their company.

REsource: Finally, could you tell us a little about your professional journey and how you entered the real estate market?

RM: My career has included stints at major banks and financial institutions in Brazil and around the world, where I was able to develop in the commercial area and manage investment portfolios, operating in the market growth base. This brought me great learning and made me someone very concerned with agility in responses and service personalization.

I also invested in academic education in two areas, one in administration and psychology, with a focus on people management because I believe it's not just about business but about human beings and their behavior.

In 2023, I had the happiness of transacting my best year in the real estate market, with over 100,000 m² leased in the main markets of Brazil. What's next? Breaking that record, working alongside great people, and, most importantly, building my legacy with this brand that I have always admired, carrying the same care for people, transparency, and solidity.