Savills Investment Management

What we offer

On-the-ground execution

We provide a full range of services across our extensive network of 17 locations across 14 countries, ranging from transactions and asset management to debt origination and investor relations to research and risk management.

part of the savills group

We are majority owned by the Savills Group, the leading real estate services group, and benefit from the balance sheet, deal flow and in-depth, real-time market knowledge of a London Stock Exchange–listed firm.

a consistent investment philosophy

We are focused on driving net operating income – the bedrock of property performance – through diligent purchasing, active asset management and maximising performance through structuring.

Wide product range

We offer investors access to a wide range of real estate investment opportunities, including through both direct and indirect routes, including pooled funds, managed accounts, debt and special situations.

How we deliver for clients

Strong stock selection driven by an understanding of local and micromarkets, access to off-market deals and an understanding of global capital markets

Unlocking potential through local asset-management teams teams with sector-specific expertise to identify and implement income and value drivers

Maximising performance through efficient debt and tax structuring, including originating competitive debt packages and mitigating financial risks with bespoke solutions

Our platform

Distinct characteristics supportive of long-term growth.

SAVILLS PLC

We benefit from access to and backing from the Savills group, a leading real estate services firm, providing us with detailed real-time local knowledge.

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INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Our investment philosophy is key to ensuring a consistent investment and risk management approach to our assets, regardless of product type or location.

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Our Team

Our global platform of 17 locations in 14 countries is led by a team with hundreds of years of combined global real estate and investment management experience. To learn more about our country platforms, please click here.

Alex Jeffrey

Chief Executive

As Chief Executive, Alex is responsible for setting and implementing the firm-wide strategy and leading the next stage of Savills IM’s global growth. He is also a member of the Savills Group Executive Board. Alex has over 30 years of investment experience and was previously head of Asia-Pacific for M&G Investments, as well as CEO of M&G Real Estate between 2012 and 2018.

Nick Cooper

Chairman

Nick, as Chairman, has oversight of the business. He has over 40 years of real estate investment management experience and was the founder and CEO of one of the first real estate multi-manager businesses at the time, ING Real Estate Select. He also served as a member of the Global Board at ING and was subsequently a Director and Board Member at Townsend Group (now Aon).

Dale Lattanzio

Managing Partner of DRC Savills Investment Management

Dale is the Managing Partner of DRC Savills Investment Management, a dedicated investment advisor and has held senior positions for over twenty five years. He has an MBA from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College. Dale is the outgoing Chairman of the European Commercial Real Estate Finance Council and serves as a Board Member for the Catalyst Club-Cancer Research UK.

Kiran Patel

Global CIO and Deputy Global CEO

Kiran, as Global CIO and Deputy Global CEO, is instrumental to the success of our investment and asset management platform, as well as the creation and implementation of investment and risk strategies. He has over 30 years' experience across Europe, Asia and the US. He joined us in 2012 and also chairs the Portfolio Advisory Committee and is a member of the Transaction Advisory Committee.

Richard James

Global CFO

Richard is responsible for fund and group finance, tax, treasury, IT and operations across the firm. He has around 30 years' experience in financial reporting, transaction due diligence, fund structuring and debt origination, having worked on deals in all of the major markets across Europe and Asia. Before joining us in 2010 Richard was previously Chief Financial Officer at Internos.

Giuseppe Oriani

Co-Head, Client Capital

Giuseppe is responsible for the strategy and execution of our European platform, including new business and overseeing the management of existing funds. He has over 30 years of experience and joined us initially as Head of Italy in 2012 from Hideal Partners, where he was founding partner and responsible for M&A. He has also worked at Babcock & Brown, ABN AMRO Bank and SBC Warburg.

Richard Lake

Global Head of Investment Risk

Richard, who has been with us since 2004, has overall responsibility for the implementation and adherence of our investment process throughout the organisation, with particular emphasis on risk management, governance and ESG. He chairs the Transaction Advisory Committee and is a key member of the Portfolio Advisory and ESG Committees.

Claire George

Chief Technology and Operating Officer

As Chief Technology and Operating Officer, Claire is responsible for Savills IM Operating Platform as well as the digital capabilities used to better serve its clients. Claire also chairs the internal Operations and Technology Committee and is a member of external European Industry Technology committees. Claire joined us in 2022 having held similar roles at Aberdeen Standard Investments and the Cromwell Group

Amy Shah

Global Head of Human Resources

Amy joined Savills IM as Global Head of Human Resources (HR) in October 2020. Based in London, she has overall responsibility for all HR activities, particularly the implementation of our global HR strategy. Amy is experienced in managing an international team as well as designing and delivering multijurisdictional HR strategies, having joined Savills IM following 12 years at Standard Life Aberdeen plc.

Andrew Allen

Head of Product Strategy and Development

Andrew joined in a new role as Head of Product Strategy and Development in January 2021 to lead Savills IM’s new product activity globally and directly oversee product delivery in Europe. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and chairs the New Business Committee. With nearly 30 years’ experience, from 2004 to 2010 Andrew was Head of Research & Strategy for Cordea Savills, now Savills IM.

Jon Crossfield

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Living

Jon heads up both the Strategic Partnerships and Living initiatives in Europe. The Strategic Partnerships team offers tailored pan-European IM and advisory services. He is also responsible for growing our European Living platform. Jon has extensive global experience of acquisitions, development funding and sales. Jon has 30 years of property investment experience.

Laurence Greenblatt

Global Head of Risk and Compliance

As global head of risk and compliance, Laurence is responsible for ensuring that awareness and consideration of risk is embedded across Savills IM business and support functions. He is a qualified lawyer and career compliance and risk professional with 20+ years’ experience at a variety of financial services firms across a broad range of jurisdictions.

Lindsey Elliott

General Counsel

Lindsey joined as General Counsel in January 2018 to oversee legal and governance matters across Savills IM. She is a member of the Global Executive Committee as part of the global management team. Lindsey has extensive experience within real estate and real assets, in particular of investment structures including widely held funds, JVs and club deals and of real estate focused M&A. Lindsey is also Chair of the Savills IM Diversity & Inclusion steering group.

Michael Flynn

Co-Head, Client Capital

Michael has held a variety of senior roles over the last 13 years at Savills IM, where he has been Global Head of Business Development and is currently Co-Head, Client Capital, with responsibility for all aspects of our fast-growing business in the Asia-Pacific. He has over 28 years' experience in investment and corporate finance, including as CEO of Tecient Asia Pacific as well as positions at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston.

Carolina von Groddeck

Head of Germany

Carolina became Head of Germany in 2018, having been with Savills IM since 2003. She is responsible for setting and driving the German country strategy, including launching new funds and AM initiatives. Carolina has over 20 years’ real estate experience in a variety of investment functions and has been involved in EUR 7+ billion of global transactions.

Cristiano Ronchi

Head of Italy

Cristiano has 20 years’ experience and has been with us since 2005, becoming Head of Italy in 2018. Since joining, Cristiano has launched three pan-European funds and developed a series of separate accounts on behalf of international institutional investors, as well as structuring and leading a respected transaction and AM team.

Edgar Hertog

Co-Head of Netherlands

Edgar has 17 years’ experience in investment and asset management in Netherlands and Belgium, worknig for a number of high profile clients including Anheuser-Inbev and Heineken. He has completed c. EUR 1bn of transactions and is experienced in acquiring and managing investments, building and implementing investment strategies on behalf of investors.

Fernando Ramirez de Haro

Head of Spain

Fernando has more than 20 years of IM experience and has overseen EUR 1bn+ of real estate investments. He is responsible for our Iberian platform. Prior to the acquisition of Aguirre Newman by Savills plc, he held a variety of senior posts at the company including Managing Director and Partner of the AM division (subsequently incorporated into Savills IM).

Gerhard Lehner

Head of Fund Management, Germany

Gerhard has 25 years’ experience in European real estate, becoming Head of Fund Management in 2014 and Managing Director for Germany in 2016. Since joining Savills IM in 2008 he has been involved in launching a series of funds and mandates on behalf of German institutions, for which EUR 5bn+ has been invested across Europe since then.

Harry de Ferry Foster

Head of UK, Fund Director

Harry is Head of the UK, responsible for the UK platform's growth, as well as Fund Director for the Charities Property Fund. He oversees all aspects of the management of the Fund, including the portfolio's strategic framework, investments and managing the fund team. Harry has nearly 25 years' experience in property investment and fund management, and joined Savills IM in 2002.

Jon Crossfield

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Living

Laurent Vouin

Head of France

Laurent has overall responsibility for France and Belux within Savills IM. With 22 years experience in development and IM across Europe, he has been involved in a wide spectrum of transactions and possesses an in-depth understanding in acquiring and managing investments, as well as building and implementing desired investment strategies. Laurent joined us in 2015 from AXA RE.

Marcel Fleminks

Co-Head of Netherlands

Marcel, as Co-Head of our Dutch office, has over 25 years’ experience in investment management in The Netherlands and has been involved in numerous deals, representing, a.o., Allianz Real Estate for over 16 years. Marcel has been involved in a large spectrum of transactions on offices, residential investments and logistics.

Peter Brostrom

Head of Nordics

Peter was appointed Head of Nordics in 2015, having been with us since 2008. He has overall responsibility for transactions and asset management for Nordic funds and assets located in the Nordics that are owned by our pan-European Funds. He has over 15 years experience and has transacted over EUR 2.2 billion in the region.

Piotr Trzcinski

Head of Poland

Piotr joined us in May 2017 with the opening of our Warsaw office. He has in-depth knowledge of the Polish real estate market, with 15 years of experience in investment and asset management. He has successfully delivered returns on commercial assets exceeding EUR 1bn in value, and completed over EUR 500mn in real estate acquisitions.

Rena Knoepke

Head of Business Development, Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Rena joined Savills IM in 2016 and has been Managing Director of Savills Investment Management KVG GmbH since 2019. As Head of Business Development Germany, Austria and Switzerland, she is also responsible for product development, fund raising, investor relations and marketing. In total, she has more than 20 years of experience in institutional business.

Rowena Giordani

Head of Luxembourg

Rowena heads up our Luxembourg office, overseeing the compliance, governance and operations of our Luxembourg vehicles. She has worked in the Luxembourg fund industry since 2007. Prior to joining us in 2018, she spent periods in a bank and third-party service providers, including seven years with a leading outsourced fund administrator offering bespoke services in the alternatives sector where she was instrumental in the establishment and growth of the Luxembourg operations. .