Nick Goddard SIOR , MRICS, CCIM

Summary

“It is essential for a company’s real estate strategy to act as rocket fuel to the business plan, not an anchor.” That’s Nick Goddard’s prime objective with every client. He appreciates the critical nature of that philosophy from personal experience – he’s been there and he understands the enormous positive impact created by having a comprehensive real estate strategy in place. By asking the right questions and partnering at the C-level to define a long-term real estate plan aligned with the company’s planned growth trajectory, he becomes a trusted advisor and peer in helping clients challenge assumptions and enhance immediate and future business development. As Vice President -Tenant Strategies with Colliers International, Nick works closely with executive leadership teams to ensure their strategic planning includes connecting healthy business growth objectives with flexible, quality space that meets their needs and meshes well with their culture, hiring initiatives, and future positioning in the market. Real estate has become a key component in winning today’s “war for talent” and Nick’s ability to align real estate planning with recruitment strategy gives businesses a leading-edge weapon in winning that war. A veteran of several startups where he saw growth plans complicated by real estate issues, Nick has a deep understanding of how a building can reflect the core values of a company and impact recruitment of top talent. Nick brings exceptional knowledge, awareness, and commitment to every transaction. He has managed multimillion-dollar transactions in the US, Europe, Asia, and maintains a strong network of industry contacts in Silicon Valley and around the world. A dealmaker who “plays to win”, Nick is consistently ranked at the top of the leader board, earning President’s Club every year and is recognized by Costar Group as a Silicon Valley Power Broker.