CoreNet Global Member Profile -- Larry Servin

Sweden's Larry Servin Helped Shape CoreNet Global's Future In Europe

True to his Swedish heritage Larry Servin swims year round in the warm and even in the freezing sea.

As the organizer of the 2000 IDRC Copenhagen-Malmo World Congress, a precursor to today's CoreNet Global Summits, Servin set a precedent by having two cities host the event. A major attraction of the conference was the tour of the Oresund Link, a 15-mile long bridge connecting Sweden to Denmark and creating a new economic region overnight.

Like many members of CoreNet Global Larry Servin had a long involvement in corporate real estate before the launch of CoreNet Global. Servin joined IDRC over a decade ago. He joined because he foresaw the opportunity to shape Europe's then rising profession of corporate real estate. During his tenure with IDRC Servin served as the European President in 1997 though 1998.

Today as a member of CoreNet Global he works for himself as CEO of Larry Servin AB. Servin's primary responsibility is relocating sites. Sites, which were intended to lie on the outskirts of their cities, have now been surrounded by the city's growth. Servin's professional focus is also corporate infrastructure. His goal is to put the individual in the center of workplace planning. He also sits of the board of several companies and eventually hopes to belong to more.

Servin say that joining CoreNet Global "was the only right thing to do when the association was formed." CoreNet Global has provided him with a thorough network all over the world as well as numerous vital educational lessons. He feels that the industry will grow as long as CoreNet Global promotes the importance of corporate real estate for all companies. Servin believes that globalization is our key to the future and feels fortunate that CoreNet Global allows him the chance to connect with professionals from around the world.

So what does this native of Sweden do when he is not running companies or sitting on boards? He lives by the sea in Malmo, Sweden. Servin has plenty of hobbies. He performs musical concerts. Servin, who plays the trumpet, accompanied by a pianist give frequent concerts. He also enjoys riding motorbikes though Europe with his kids. He and his son recently rode to Austria to pick up his daughter. Together the three of them toured the countryside's of Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Other adventures have included a recent backpacking trip trough Malaysia with his son.