Nathan Knowles

Nathan Knowles

Executive Managing Director, Principal, Colliers

Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone (404) 888-9000

Commercial Real Estate Executive
Specialties
Landlord Rep, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Land, Retail
Markets
Atlanta
Bio
Nathan is the Executive Managing Director and Market Leader at Colliers and has global experience leading businesses and teams at some of the world’s most recognized companies. His first job out of college was working in a warehouse and becoming forklift certified, hand-writing serial numbers, and learning distribution, consumer durables, and end-to-end supply chain from the ground up. Since then, he has had a progressive career with multiple leadership roles Internationally. Nathan's background and experience helps clients understand how real estate decisions affect their entire business operations. He has led and built a direct-to-consumer business, negotiated and leased +1 MM SF distribution centers, conducted site selection projects for international companies, optimized end-to-end supply chain for distributors, managed large global accounts, and consulted on the distribution of the H1N1 vaccine. This experience in both Corporate America and Commercial Real Estate blend seamlessly and provide his clients with industry expertise. Since he has had time sitting on both sides of the table, he has unique insights that to help clients make the best decisions to execute on their strategies. Earlier in his career, Nathan held multiple leadership roles at Electrolux Major Appliances, the world's second largest appliance manufacturer. Most recently, he was the General Manager, Ownership Solutions with responsibility for North America. This business unit had six service lines within a +$16 Bn global public company. He also has previous leadership experience at LG, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Electric.
Education
MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University and The University of Arkansas. Executive education at the IMD Business School in Lausanne.
Awards
Graduate of General Electric's Commercial Leadership Program