New license partner joins Engle & Voelkers

Chris has shown his leadership in his golfing profession and brings considerable coaching skill in real estate business to Engel & Voelkers. A UK national, Chris is an avid Golfer and has instructed at prestigious golf courses around the world, including The Royal Troon Golf Club, The Golf Akademie Gut Ising and Nad Al Sheba Golf Course.

His new profession at Engel & Voelkers will see him take overall responsibility for the opening, administration and management of his new property shop, Engel & Voelkers Dubai Amlak Office. This new Engel & Voelkers property shop is situated in prime location at the Dubai Marina and is scheduled to open early in 2008.

"Chris is a valuable addition to our franchise network in the Middle East and his achievements in golf tournaments prove him to be a good leader in business." said Sebastian Wels, Director, Engel & Voelkers Middle East. "His role will add new strength to the our real estate network, not only consolidate our market share in UAE, but also enhance the Engel & Voelkers brand regionally."

Prior to his license partnership with Engel & Voelkers, Chris was an instructor and head professional in Emirates Golf Academy in Dubai and Golf Club Vulpera in Switzerland, providing coaching service mainly for elite players, corporate businessmen and hotel guests. Chris has worked in the UK, Germany and Switzerland prior to his arrival in the UAE and speaks fluent German and English.