Savills has announced a key appointment, naming Neil Brookes as Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets. Mr. Brookes will be based in Singapore and tasked with unifying Savills’ regional capital markets capabilities in the APAC region with the firm’s global network.

This appointment comes at a critical time when institutional investors are increasingly focusing on the Asia Pacific region. The area is valued for its transparency, resilience, and sectoral diversity. The new Executive Managing Director brings substantial experience, having spent over 20 years advising a range of clients including private wealth, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, and global institutions. Mr. Brookes has personally overseen more than US$15 billion in cross-border transactions.

Martin Fidden, CEO, Savills Asia Pacific (Ex-Greater China), commented: “Asia Pacific is entering a pivotal phase, with transaction volumes set for a meaningful upswing. Investors are seeking cross-border strategies that combine local intelligence with global execution. Savills ranks among the top three advisors in most key regional markets, and under Neil’s leadership we’re uniting these strengths into a cohesive platform, enabling clients to fully leverage our regional depth and global reach to deliver high-conviction, value-accretive outcomes.”

The move is the latest in a series of strategic hires intended to enhance Savills’ regional capital markets operations. These recent appointments include Paul Roberts and Ben Schubert in Australia, and Emily Fell, who was hired to head the Living sectors team. The expanded team will concentrate on utilising data-driven insights gathered from across the Savills APAC network. They will collaborate with Savills’ Global Cross Border Investment business to connect international capital with potential opportunities. A particular emphasis will be placed on high-growth specialist sectors and services such as Living, Data Centres, and Capital Advisory.

Neil Brookes, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, added, “I am thrilled to join Savills at this pivotal moment. Savills has the global brand, regional depth, and data-driven capabilities to lead in this space. With a robust existing track record of transacting more than $150 billion for clients over the last five years, I’m excited to harness Savills capability on behalf of clients and help drive the next chapter of growth.”

Mr. Brookes’ leadership aims to combine the company’s regional strength with its global reach, providing comprehensive services for clients. Savills possesses an existing strong track record, having completed over $150 billion in client transactions in the last five years.