About us A global real estate investment manager with a 30-year track record, we are an independent subsidiary of the Savills group. What we offer ON-THE-GROUND EXECUTION We provide a full range of services across our extensive network of 17 offices across 13 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 wholly owned by Savills, 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 We believe hands-on management and in-depth local knowledge drives performance. We aim to deliver this with strong on-the-ground execution capabilities via offices and personnel in our chosen investment markets. 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. LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE Our Team Our global platform of 17 offices in 13 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. Global Management Committee Europe Asia 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. Alex Jeffrey Global Chief Executive As Global 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). 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. James Bury Global Head of Operations James is responsible for a broad range of Operational and IT matters focusing on the general efficiency and smooth running of Savills IM. James also sits on our Investment and Risk and Compliance committees and Chairs our German KVG businesses. James joined us in 2015 from Pradera AM where he was previously CEO and Head of European Fund Management. James has 30 years’ experience of fund and asset management and investment. Jon Crossfield Head of Strategic Partnerships Jon heads up the Strategic Partnerships team, responsible for developing our IM service for institutions, family offices and private equity funds. He has extensive global experience of acquisitions, development funding and sales. Jon has 28 years of property investment experience and was previously a director at Savills, joining us in 2013. 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. Accessibility T&Cs Privacy Regulation Investment Requirements Data Protection Careers © 2021 Savills Investment Management. All rights reserved. CONTACT US