SIOR Appoints New Chief Executive

- David C. Lockwood III has been an active member of SIOR for over three decades, earning his designation in 1990. His extensive history with the organization includes serving as President-Elect in 2022 and Vice President in 2021. - In addition to his new role as CEO, Lockwood also holds the position of 2024 Global President of SIOR. He has previously served as president of the Carolinas SIOR Chapter and has been involved in numerous national committees related to governance, education, and membership. - Professionally, Lockwood is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers International in South Carolina, a position he has held since 2016 after joining the firm in 1986. He also served as the Market President for the Columbia, SC market. - Beyond his SIOR and Colliers roles, Lockwood holds the prestigious Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designations. - Lockwood's service extends to various industry and community leadership positions, including a nine-year term as a South Carolina Real Estate Commissioner and past chairmanship of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. - He has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named one of the 50 Most Influential people by Columbia Business Monthly in 2023 and 2024, and receiving multiple "REALTOR® of the Year" awards. - The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) is a global professional organization for industrial and office brokers, with over 4,000 members in 52 countries as of late 2025. - The leadership succession at SIOR involves a multi-year track; for instance, Saadia Sheikh, who becomes the 2025 Global President, previously served as president-elect and vice president.