Savills Grows SA Agency Team with Associate Director Appointment

Savills expands the capability of its South Australian business with the appointment of Sam Alexander as Associate Director, Agency, which sees Sam’s wealth of experience in Investment Sales elevate the commercial service offerings across the state.  

With over 10 years of experience across the South Australian real estate industry, Sam has been involved in major transactions in competitive commercial markets, including the successful sale of neighbourhood shopping centres, CBD and metropolitan offices, development sites, retail, fast food, childcare, and medical assets.  

Throughout Sam’s career, he has transacted over $300 million in commercial property sales, including the Gawler Green Shopping Centre, Northern Mental Health Centre at Salisbury and EDGE Early Learning at Seaford Heights  

Sam joins Savills from Cushman & Wakefield, and JLL before that. Throughout his career, Sam has advised and represented a diverse client base spanning high-net-worth private investors, owner-occupiers, developers, syndicators, institutional owners, and local and state governments. 

Additionally, as a Registered Auctioneer, Sam was named the 2018 Rising Star by the Society of Auctioneers and Appraisers, recognising excellence for all young performers in the industry.  

Matt Holland, State Managing Director – SA at Savills Australia and New Zealand, welcomed Sam’s start, “We’re pleased to welcome Sam to the team in Adelaide. I have no doubt his strong commercial agency background, well-established client relationships and proven track record across all scales of diverse assets will become an integral part of our commercial offerings in South Australia. 

There is significant focus from our clients to invest in South Australia.  Sam is a key hire for our business; his expertise in the market is critical to assist our clients’ property decisions and drive our agency business in to the future,” Mr Holland said. 

Commenting on his appointment, Sam Alexander said, “Savills has a long-standing reputation for their client-first mentality. I’m excited to build on this reputation throughout the metropolitan markets and beyond.”