Savills has appointed Neil Brookes as Executive Managing Director of Asia Pacific Capital Markets, aiming to bolster its regional leadership from its Singapore headquarters. Brookes, with over 20 years of experience and a track record of brokering more than $15b in cross-border transactions, will connect Savills’ regional capabilities with its global network. This move comes as institutional investors increasingly target Asia Pacific for its transparency and sectoral diversity.
Martin Fidden, CEO of Savills Asia Pacific (Ex-Greater China), highlighted the region’s pivotal phase, noting, “Investors are seeking cross-border strategies that combine local intelligence with global execution.” Under Brookes’ leadership, Savills aims to unite its strengths into a cohesive platform, enabling clients to leverage regional depth and global reach.
This appointment is part of a series of strategic hires, including Paul Roberts as CEO of Savills Australia and Ben Schubert as National Head of Capital Transactions & Advisory for Australia and New Zealand. The team will focus on leveraging data-driven insights and connecting international capital with opportunities in high-growth sectors like Living and Data Centres.
Brookes expressed enthusiasm about joining Savills, stating, “Savills has the global brand, regional depth, and data-driven capabilities to lead in this space.” Jeremy Lake, Managing Director of Investment Sales & Capital Markets at Savills Singapore, added that Brookes’ connections with investors across Asia Pacific and the Middle East will align with existing investor relationships.
This strategic move reaffirms Singapore’s role as Savills’ Asia Pacific base, facilitating cross-border capital opportunities across the region.
