National + Office | June 20, 2023

Harry Klaff, currently president of clients at Avison Young, will transition into the role of U.S. president at the firm

Avison Young Promotes Harry Klaff to U.S. President

Harry Klaff will transition to the role of U.S. President at Avison Young, succeeding Juan Bueno, who is leaving the firm for a new opportunity. He will continue to operate out of Washington, DC, overseeing the firm’s U.S. markets and leading its 2,000-plus employees.

“Harry has been an integral part of Avison Young’s team for nearly three years and I’m excited to see him transition into the role of U.S. president,” said Mark E. Rose, chair and CEO of Avison Young. “He has made significant strides in bolstering our reach and offerings in the occupier, owner, and investor spaces, and his depth of experience – specifically in client-facing roles – will allow him to provide invaluable support to our teams as we work to continue creating real value for clients.”

Since joining Avison Young in October of 2020 as president of clients, Klaff has led the firm’s client engagement platform, leveraging its collaborative culture to build connectivity across service lines.

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