Allan is the Country Principal, China Chapter of Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA).

Established in 2005, APREA is an industry association that represents and promotes the real estate asset class in the Asia Pacific region.

Based in China, Mr Zhang assists the CEO to promote real estate as an asset class and to champion the implementation of government policies that support the introduction of 'state-of-the-art' securitization platforms and efficient investment rules, preparing industry guidelines, toolkits and other supporting materials that help members operate their portfolios and assets at a world-class level, including ESG and reporting KPIs.

Allan takes the lead in working with the Chinese government policy-makers, regulators, local organizations, industrial companies and investors to implement APREA's advocacy priorities and business development programs in the PRC.

He also works with APREA chapters in Singapore, India, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines to conduct effective business networking programs and to provide platforms for exploring cross-border investment opportunities.

Allan holds a Master's degree in Financial Economics from Singapore Management University, Singapore.

Sigrid is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific.

Sigrid joined APREA’s executive team in January 2019.

A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman Wakefield (C&Wfrom 2010 through 2018 where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management.

Before relocating to Singapore, she was based in Washington. D.C and led C&W’s U S research group in the Mid Atlantic region, overseeing all aspects of market research activities in the Washington, DC Virginia Suburban Maryland, Baltimore and Philadelphia areas Prior to joining C&W, Sigrid served as a Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors (In that position, she developed NAR’s office, warehouse, retail, multi-family housing, and international research programs.

Sigrid holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master’s degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University She is a member of several civic groups including the Rotary Club of Raffles City in Singapore, where she has served in various leadership positions.

James Macdonald was appointed as Head of Savills Research, China in 2007. He has the overall responsibility to ensure the successful delivery and expansion of Savills research capabilities as well as to consolidate and integrate all research activities across mainland China. The research team covers a wide range of cities and assets classes.

The increased capabilities of the Research department will support the continuing expansion of the company in one of the world’s fastest developing nations, securing Savills position as a dominant player in the China real estate market.

As the head of research James has spoken at numerous conferences hosted by PERE, REIW, MIPIM and ULI as well as various other chambers of commerce and investment banks, he is also frequently cited in both the trade press and mainstream business press.

Originally from London, UK, James has lived and worked in Shanghai since 2002. Since joining Savills that year, James has been actively involved in the growth of the Research department, advising and liaising with numerous international and domestic developers, and financial institutions.