Savills has appointed Neil Brookes as Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets to lead its Asia Pacific Capital Markets platform. Based in Singapore, Brookes will link Savills regional capital markets capabilities in APAC with the Group’s global network, with a focus on Australia.
This appointment comes at a time when institutional investors are increasingly targeting Asia Pacific for its transparency, resilience, and sectoral diversity. Brookes brings over 20 years of experience advising private wealth, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms and global institutions, having personally brokered 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.”
This key appointment is the latest in a series of strategic hires designed to strengthen Savills regional capital markets capability, following the recent appointments of Paul Roberts and Ben Schubert in Australia and Emily Fell to head Living sectors. The team will focus on leveraging data-driven insights from across the Savills APAC network and work with Savills Global Cross Border Investment business to connect international capital with opportunities, particularly in high-growth specialist sectors and services such as Living, Data Centres and Capital Advisory.
Paul Roberts, CEO, Savills Australia and New Zealand, said, “Neil’s appointment underscores Savills’ global commitment to strengthening capital markets capabilities as we enter a new phase of growth across Asia Pacific. His leadership comes at a time when cross-border investment into Australian commercial real estate surged to AU$7.1 billion in Q3 2025, more than double the level recorded a year earlier, bringing year-to-date cross-border volumes to AU$16.4 billion. 
“Neil’s deep understanding of global investor priorities and proven track record in high-value cross-border transactions will be invaluable as we help clients navigate evolving market cycles and position themselves for success in a highly competitive landscape.” 
Speaking on the appointment, Ben Schubert, Savills Australia and New Zealand’s National Head – Capital Transactions & Advisory, added, “Neil’s appointment marks a clear signal that we are gearing up to match the scale of investor appetite building across the Asia-Pacific region. With offshore investors now representing 53% of all Q3 transactions which is well above the five-year average of 37%, confidence in Australia’s market has clearly rebounded. Savills is well-positioned to channel that renewed momentum into meaningful outcomes for clients across the region.” 
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 US$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.”
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