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Trading Firm Upgrades Client Perception—and Closes Bigger Deals

A Geneva trading company moved from outdated offices near Cornavin. Within 12 months, average deal size increased 23%.

"Clients walk in and immediately understand who we are. The building does half the selling for us."

Tenant, Managing Partner

Company Profile

Industry
Commodities Trading
Size
45 professionals
Geneva Footprint
750 sqm corner office, panoramic views
Years at LINK
4 years

Before & After

Client Impression
Before

'We looked like a firm from 1998'

After

Boomerang architecture creates instant credibility

Deal Size
Before

Losing competitive bids to firms with better offices

After

Average deal size up 23%

Talent Acquisition
Before

Struggled to close senior hires

After

3 of 3 senior offers accepted after office visits

Client Hosting
Before

Embarrassed to bring clients to the office

After

On-site restaurant became unofficial boardroom

Decision Drivers by Role

Different stakeholders have different priorities. Here's what mattered most to each role—and what they achieved.

Leaders
Key Driver

Brand perception was hurting competitive position

Outcome

Building became a sales tool, not a liability

CFO
Key Driver

Concerned about premium location costs

Outcome

Deal size increase more than offset rent premium

Measurable Results

+23%
Average Deal Size
Measured over 12 months post-move
+34 pts
Client Meeting NPS
Post-meeting feedback improvement
3 of 3
Senior Hire Acceptance
All offers accepted after office visits

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