Kerris Hougardy

Kerris is the Vice President People Services for Colliers International North America partnering with the US and Canadian CEOs and senior leadership teams.  Kerris coaches, mentors and manages a high performing team of US and Canadian human resources professionals with a focus on strategic business partnerships, talent management, employee experience excellence, employment brand championship, diversity & inclusion and continuous process improvement.  Kerris is also one of four Executive Champions leading Colliers’ North American Diversity & Inclusion Program focused on creating an inclusive workplace.  Colliers International is a leading full-service real estate professional services and investment management company. Colliers operates in 68 countries and has more than 17,000 enterprising people working collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors.