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Geographic Expansion · EMEA

Mapletree will launch a new UK student housing fund this year, maintaining student housing as core strategy despite US fund wind-down

Strategic Hiring · EMEA

Marriott is investing heavily in talent development and early-career hiring to address a 10% unfilled-role gap across EU hospitality sector. Launched Youth Champion Program (2025) with 61 champions across 37 countries; offers apprenticeships, vocational training, and 'Voyage' rotational graduate program. Rising ranking (44th to 15th on Best Companies to Work For – Europe) reflects expanded talent infrastructure.

Leadership Change · EMEA

Jon Lin, Chief Business Officer of Equinix, is departing the company effective July 18, 2026.

M&A Activity · EMEA

Colliers completed acquisition of Ayesa Engineering S.A.U., the engineering division of Ayesa Group. Ayesa is a global multidiscipline engineering and project management firm headquartered in Seville, Spain, operating across four continents.

Geographic Expansion · Oceania

EdTech company Compass relocated its Melbourne headquarters within Hawthorn to a larger 1,585 sqm premium office space, signaling expansion from current 300+ employees and 6,000 schools on platform.

Strategic Hiring · Oceania

Ray White recruited two agents, James Leith and Tamara Lawless, to build a new team.