who we are
Property starts with people
As a Global property advisory business, clients remain at our core and we strive to achieve extraordinary progress and results by employing people who, through collaboration and ingenuity will add value to our entire client base.
Mark Ridley
Global CEO
Our roots go back a long way – to 1855, when Alfred Savill first set up office in London. The EMEA business has been characterised by organic growth and augmented by a programme of steady strategic acquisitions ever since.
EMEA Growth
Our expansion across EMEA has resulted in a robust, financially strong and diversified business.
Our balanced business model provides stable foundations for growth and promotes investor confidence.
A stable global business
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Number of employees in Continental Europe and Middle East
76
1998
101
2000
1,713
2018
424
2010
2,069
2020
40%
Property & facilities managEment
20%
Consultancy
5%
investment management
26%
commercial transactionS
9%
residential transactionS
Savills has more than 42,000 people working out of 700 offices in 70 countries and is a genuinely collaborative and growing network.
Expertise, everywhere
employees
988
uk & IRELAND
employees
9,859
asia pacific
employees
28,267
employees
2,939
Who we are
What we do
our people
our difference
2024
2,939
2,939
2024
2,069
2020
1,713
2018
424
2010
101
2000
76
1998
Our roots go back a long way – to 1855, when Alfred Savill first set up office in London. The EMEA business has been characterised by organic growth and augmented by a programme of steady strategic acquisitions ever since.
EMEA Growth
Our expansion across EMEA has resulted in a robust, financially strong and diversified business.
Our balanced business model provides stable foundations for growth and promotes investor confidence.
A stable global business
Savills has more than 42,000 people working out of 700 offices in 70 countries and is a genuinely collaborative and growing network.
Expertise, everywhere
north america
employees
988
uk & ireland
employees
9,859
asia pacific
employees
28,267
europe & middle east
employees
2,939
40%
Property & facilities managEment
20%
Consultancy
5%
investment management
26%
commercial transaction
9%
residential transaction
who we are
Property starts with people
Mark Ridley
Global CEO
As a Global property advisory business, clients remain at our core and we strive to achieve extraordinary progress and results by employing people who, through collaboration and ingenuity will add value to our entire client base.
Number of employees in Continental Europe and Middle East
europe & middle east
north america
UK & IRELAND
Collaborative
fun
Innovative
rewarding
professional
inclusive
market-leading
The Savills Difference
global
people-focused
adaptable
forward-looking
passionate
Agile
caring
proud
successful
evolving
unique
Extraordinary
diverse
empowering
resilient
aspirational
resilient
capable
strategic
ambitious
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Whatever your property aspirations or requirements, we deliver best-in-class insights and advice to help you make better decisions.
With over 42,000 professionals working collaboratively across the world, we offer a huge range of services and specialist expertise from the forefront of the real estate industry to ensure you achieve the best results.
We are totally committed to making positive change to the future of real estate. Below we provide examples of how Savills is continually investing to achieve our ambitions in three key areas: ESG, technology and thought leadership.
Shaping the future of real estate
Be empowered with industry-leading research and insights so you can make decisions with confidence. Our team of over 60 dedicated researchers and analysts across EMEA provide our people and our clients with the analysis and insight they need at a local, national and global level.
A selection of our unique solutions and technology
Knowledge Cubed
A highly customisable platform that converts occupier and proprietary data into dynamic visualisations, generating actionable insights and identifying opportunities.
The world leader in mixed use real estate
SavIQ
A sustainability monitoring and benchmarking tool.
Athena
A unique database of internal knowledge and external data for over 1.4 million buildings in the UK to provide our clients with a complete picture of an asset.
Savills Maps
A platform that integrates hundreds of datasets to provide up-to-date and real time insight for key markets and presents them visually.
vucity
A revolutionary design and masterplanning tool that is fully interactive and presents macro and micro 3D views of our cities and their hidden values.
WorkThere
A flexible workspace solution operating globally.
Agency
Architecture
Asset Management
Building & Project Consultancy
Consultancy
Data Centres
Development
Education
Facilities Management
Financial Services
Hotels & Hospitality
Industrial & Logistics
Investment / Capital Markets
Investment Management
Land
Landlord Services
Life science
Offices
Operational Capital Markets
Planning
Professional Services
Project Management
Property Management
Public Sector
Research
Residential
Retail
Rural, Energy & Projects
Senior Living /
healthcare
Strategic Advisory
Student Accommodation
Sustainability
Tenant Representation/
Occupier Services
Valuation
Workplace Strategy
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Thought Leadership
GLOBAL RESEARCH
EMEA research
country research
podcasts
blogs
Who we are
What we do
our people
our difference
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At Savills we recognise the need for urgent action in addressing the climate crisis and rapidly transitioning to a greener, safer and more resilient economy.
We actively engage with the communities where we work to achieve positive social and economic impact and to ensure that local views and needs inform projects which we work on.
The UN sustainable development goals have been chosen as the framework for the Savills Group sustainability strategy. As a company we have aligned ourselves to nine of these goals where we feel we can make the largest impact.
Good health & wellbeing
Our goal is to provide healthy workplaces, encourage healthy lifestyles and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
Quality education
We aim to create opportunieis for growth and developemt for our people and within the communities that we impact.
Gender equality
We actively promote gender equality and aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment for all.
Affordable & clean energy
We aim to maximise energy efficiency and switch to use renewable energy across our workspaces.
Decent work & economic growth
We are committed to operating responsibly and providing fair, safe and diverse workspaces.
Sustainable cities & communities
We work with government, national and local communities to create sustainable places.
Responsible consumption and production
We seek to reduce our environmental impacts through active operational management and responsible procurement.
Climate action
We will minimise carbon emissions and work continuously towards net zero carbon targets globally.
Life on land
We expect our suppliers to operate responsibly and seek to protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
Savills Global
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Savills Global
community Highlights
Savills Global
culture Highlights
Savills Global Climate Highlights
Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduced 17.9% against our 2019 base year
Working to verify interim decarbonisation targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
30% improvement in FTSE4Good rating to 3.5/5
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), B rating
Savills Global Culture Highlights
Named as exemplar in Estate Gazette's 2022 LGBTQ+ Attitudes & Actions
North America - finalist for the Crain’s New York Business Diversity Champion recognition at the annual Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards
UK - Apprenticeship Employer of the Year at the Personnel Today Awards 2022
UK - Savills has retained its title as The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the 17th consecutive year
Savills Global Community Highlights
Over 14,500 volunteer hours given
Over £2.1m donated to charity
UK: £3.5million of Social Value was generated, calculated using the National TOMS Framework
Clear ESG commitments
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LIZZIE JONES
GROUP SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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Whatever your property aspirations or requirements, we deliver best-in-class insights and advice to help you make better decisions.
With over 42,000 professionals working collaboratively across the world, we offer a huge range of services and specialist expertise from the forefront of the real estate industry to ensure you achieve the best results.
The world leader in mixed use real estate
Agency
Architecture
Asset Management
Building & Project Consultancy
Consultancy
Data Centres
Development
Education
Facilities Management
Financial Services
Hotels & Hospitality
Industrial & Logistics
Investment / Capital Markets
Investment Management
Land
Landlord Services
Life science
Offices
Operational Capital Markets
Planning
Professional Services
Project Management
Property Management
Public Sector
Research
Residential
Retail
Rural, Energy & Projects
Senior Living /
healthcare
Strategic Advisory
Student Accommodation
Sustainability
Tenant Representation/
Occupier Services
Valuation
Workplace Strategy
We are totally committed to making positive change to the future of real estate. Below we provide examples of how Savills is continually investing to achieve our ambitions in three key areas: ESG, technology and thought leadership.
At Savills we recognise the need for urgent action in addressing the climate crisis and rapidly transitioning to a greener, safer and more resilient economy.
We actively engage with the communities where we work to achieve positive social and economic impact and to ensure that local views and needs inform projects which we work on.
The UN sustainable development goals have been chosen as the framework for the Savills Group sustainability strategy. As a company we have aligned ourselves to nine of these goals where we feel we can make the largest impact.
Life on land
We expect our suppliers to operate responsibly and seek to protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
Climate action
We will minimise carbon emissions and work continuously towards net zero carbon targets globally.
Responsible consumption and production
We seek to reduce our environmental impacts through active operational management and responsible procurement.
Sustainable cities & communities
We work with government, national and local communities to create sustainable places.
Decent work & economic growth
We are committed to operating responsibly and providing fair, safe and diverse workspaces.
Affordable & clean energy
We aim to maximise energy efficiency and switch to use renewable energy across our workspaces.
Gender equality
We actively promote gender equality and aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment for all.
Quality education
We aim to create opportunieis for growth and developemt for our people and within the communities that we impact.
Good health & wellbeing
Our goal is to provide healthy workplaces, encourage healthy lifestyles and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
A selection of our unique solutions and technology
Shaping the future of real estate
WorkThere
A flexible workspace solution operating globally.
find out more
vucity
find out more
A revolutionary design and masterplanning tool that is fully interactive and presents macro and micro 3D views of our cities and their hidden values.
Savills Maps
A platform that integrates hundreds of datasets to provide up-to-date and real time insight for key markets and presents them visually.
Athena
A unique database of internal knowledge and external data for over 1.4 million buildings in the UK to provide our clients with a complete picture of an asset.
SavIQ
A sustainability monitoring and benchmarking tool.
find out more
Knowledge Cubed
A highly customisable platform that converts occupier and proprietary data into dynamic visualisations, generating actionable insights and identifying opportunities.
Savills global climate highlights
Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduced 17.9% against our 2019 base year
Working to verify interim decarbonisation targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
30% improvement in FTSE4Good rating to 3.5/5
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), B rating
Savills global culture highlights
Named as exemplar in Estate Gazette's 2022 LGBTQ+ Attitudes & Actions
North America - finalist for the Crain’s New York Business Diversity Champion recognition at the annual Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards
UK - Apprenticeship Employer of the Year at the Personnel Today Awards 2022
UK - Savills has retained its title as The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the 17th consecutive year
Savills global community highlights
Over 14,500 volunteer hours given
Over £2.1m donated to charity
UK: £3.5million of Social Value was generated, calculated using the National TOMS Framework
Savills Global
climate Highlights
Savills Global
community Highlights
Savills Global
culture Highlights
LIZZIE JONES
GROUP SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
Be empowered with industry-leading research and insights so you can make decisions with confidence. Our team of over 60 dedicated researchers and analysts across EMEA provide our people and our clients with the analysis and insight they need at a local, national and global level.
Thought Leadership
GLOBAL RESEARCH
country research
EMEA research
podcasts
blogs
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our people
Diversity and inclusion is fundamental to success, and I plan to use my experience to further strengthen the firm’s ambitions to build a better future from within. I am determined to ensure that employees and clients feel truly able to be their whole selves at every stage of their interaction with our organisation. Savills has made great progress but there is more to come and I am delighted to lead the way forward.
Chanelle Gray | Head of D&I
Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people at the forefront of their specialisms, eager to drive progress for themselves, their colleagues and our clients as part of a truly inclusive culture.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
james sparrow
CEO, Savills UK & EMEA
Savills is different from our competitors – not only because of the way our group is structured, which gives our businesses around the globe autonomy and agency over local decisions – but because of the quality of our people. Their unique personalities and ability to form meaningful, long lasting relationships, with both clients and colleagues, sets Savills apart.
Savills always looks to the future. We are agile and innovative -
everyone has a voice.
Everyone.
Jan-Niklas Rotberg
Head of Office Agency Germany
Who we are
What we do
our people
our difference
No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. Even when colleagues move on, they can remain part of our Savills family – many of our most successful client partnerships are with former employees because they have first-hand experience of our dedication to our clients.
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I am thrilled to be part of a passionate and talented team of individuals.
Collaborating together to deliver the best advice to our clients, is an absolute pleasure.
Christina Sigliano
EMEA Head of Global Occupier Services
I really enjoy supporting and advising iconic global firms on their innovative and complex projects across the Middle East.
Paula Walshe
Head of International Corporate Services
The Savills global biosphere is a rewarding, fun and collaborative place
to work, surrounded by a diverse mix of experienced property experts.
We are connected by a common goal to be the best and to deliver exceptional results for our clients through the excellence of our people.
Mark Reynolds
Managing Director, Ireland
Christian Nehme
Head of Retail Services France, Investment & Lettings
Working at Savills couldn´t be more exciting at a crucial time for a company that wants to improve the future of cities through real estate solutions. Making this happen from so many angles globally is something to be proud of.
Leyre Octavio De Toledo
Head of Architecture and Occupier Solutions, Spain
I enjoy connecting investment teams in Europe with our worldwide network, building relationships across continents and developing a holistic understanding of how cross-border capital flows evolve
over time.
James Burke
Director Global Cross Border Investment and
Head of EMEA LGBTQ+ Group
Savills combines the advantages of a global acting company with the agility of best in class people locally.
We have the personal freedom to deliver our clients wherever they need us. As we value personal relations over business or borderlines.
Ben Remy
Head of Tenant Representation Germany
james sparrow
CEO, Savills UK & EMEA
Savills is different from our competitors – not only because of the way our group is structured, which gives our businesses around the globe autonomy and agency over local decisions – but because of the quality of our people. Their unique personalities and ability to form meaningful, long lasting relationships, with both clients and colleagues, sets Savills apart.
our people
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Diversity and inclusion is fundamental to success, and I plan to use my experience to further strengthen the firm’s ambitions to build a better future from within. I am determined to ensure that employees and clients feel truly able to be their whole selves at every stage of their interaction with our organisation. Savills has made great progress but there is more to come and I am delighted to lead the way forward.
Chanelle Gray | Head of D&I
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
I enjoy connecting investment teams in Europe with our worldwide network, building relationships across continents and developing a holistic understanding of how cross-border capital flows evolve
over time.
James Burke
Director Global Cross Border Investment and
Head of EMEA LGBTQ+ Group
Working at Savills couldn´t be more exciting at a crucial time for a company that wants to improve the future of cities through real estate solutions. Making this happen from so many angles globally is something to be proud of.
Leyre Octavio De Toledo
Head of Architecture and Occupier Solutions, Spain
The Savills global biosphere is a rewarding, fun and collaborative place
to work, surrounded by a diverse mix of experienced property experts.
We are connected by a common goal to be the best and to deliver exceptional results for our clients through the excellence of our people.
Mark Reynolds
Managing Director, Ireland
I really enjoy supporting and advising iconic global firms on their innovative and complex projects across the Middle East.
Paula Walshe
Head of International Corporate Services
I am thrilled to be part of a passionate and talented team of individuals.
Collaborating together to deliver the best advice to our clients, is an absolute pleasure.
Christina Sigliano
EMEA Head of global Occupier Services
Savills always looks to the future. We are agile and innovative -
everyone has a voice.
Everyone.
Jan-Niklas Rotberg
Head of Office Agency Germany
No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. Even when colleagues move on, they can remain part of our Savills family – many of our most successful client partnerships are with former employees because they have first-hand experience of our dedication to our clients.
Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people at the forefront of their specialisms, eager to drive progress for themselves, their colleagues and our clients as part of a truly inclusive culture.
our difference
Property starts with people
Whether you're a global corporate, developer, investor or family, our goal is simple: to help people thrive through places and spaces.
Delivering our clients’ visions by helping them make better informed decisions
We have been working with Savills for nearly 25 years now. In that time, we have concluded a vast number of transactions … Savills have always stood out for their loyalty, dedication, depth of market knowledge and constant stream of new ideas.
In partnership with Savills, we continuously work on keeping our portfolio future proof. Developments in sustainability, improving energy performance and maximising user comfort are our main goals for the next years. Savills existing knowledge of the portfolio will certainly benefit us in achieving our goals.
We found Savills to be of the highest professional standards, having a deep knowledge of the sector and delivering us a forensic and skilled service. They are proactive in managing challenges, well organised and excellent communicators. We would recommend using them for all life science work going forward.
Our 160 years of experience is backed by client and industry recognition'
Who we are
What we do
our people
our difference
Collaborative
fun
Innovative
rewarding
professional
inclusive
market-leading
global
people-focused
adaptable
forward-looking
passionate
Agile
caring
proud
successful
evolving
unique
Extraordinary
diverse
Committed
Expert
aspirational
resilient
capable
strategic
ambitious
Having worked with Savills for more than a decade, we would like to say thanks for a level of service marked by attention to detail, focus on client requirements, teamwork and an added value approach.
Savills delivered high quality advice and services throughout the project, analysed risks and issues professionally and helped to make the whole project a success story.
Adviser of the year Poland
2022
EG Global Adviser of
the year
2022 & 2020
Property Graduate Employer of Choice for 17 consecutive years
No.1 Real Estate Superbrand for
14 consecutive years
advisor of the year
Spain
2022
we are savills.
Delivering our clients’ visions by helping them make better informed decisions
In partnership with Savills, we continuously work on keeping our portfolio future proof. Developments in sustainability, improving energy performance and maximising user comfort are our main goals for the next years. Savills existing knowledge of the portfolio will certainly benefit us in achieving our goals.
We found Savills to be of the highest professional standards, having a deep knowledge of the sector and delivering us a forensic and skilled service. They are proactive in managing challenges, well organised and excellent communicators. We would recommend using them for all life science work going forward.
We have been working with Savills for nearly 25 years now. In that time, we have concluded a vast number of transactions … Savills have always stood out for their loyalty, dedication, depth of market knowledge and constant stream of new ideas.
Having worked with Savills for more than a decade, we would like to say thanks for a level of service marked by attention to detail, focus on client requirements, teamwork and an added value approach.
Savills delivered high quality advice and services throughout the project, analysed risks and issues professionally and helped to make the whole project a success story.
Collaborative
fun
Innovative
rewarding
professional
inclusive
market-leading
we are savills.
global
people-focused
adaptable
forward-looking
passionate
Agile
caring
proud
successful
evolving
unique
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diverse
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aspirational
resilient
capable
strategic
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No.1 Real Estate Superbrand for
14 consecutive years
Property Graduate Employer of Choice for 17 consecutive years
advisor of the year
Spain
2022
EG Global Adviser of
the year
2022 & 2020
European Investment Sales Broker of the year 2020
Adviser of the year Poland
2022
our difference
Property starts with people
Whether you're a global corporate, developer, investor or family, our goal is simple: to help people thrive through places and spaces.
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