International real estate advisor Savills continues to strengthened its global retail advisory capabilities with a second related appointment within weeks that sees David Close becoming director of EMEA Retail Tenant Representation.
David Close – Image: Savills
Close, who joins the business this month, brings over 20 years’ experience advising global brands across European markets, most recently with CBRE’s retail tenant advisory team. Over the past two decades, he’s worked with a wide range of international retail brands from Asia, North America and Europe on their flagship expansion strategies across the EMEA region.
Specificially, he’s been “instrumental in securing high-profile locations on many of the world’s most prestigious retail streets” including London’s Regent Street, the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, Via Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, and Calle Serrano in Madrid.
His work on notable flagship transactions “has earned him a reputation for deep market insight, strategic advisory expertise and exceptional execution across Europe’s prime retail corridors”.
In his new role at Savills, Close will focus on strategically advising global retail brands on their growth in key prime EMEA cities.
His appointment “demonstrates the firm’s commitment to delivering market-driven tenant representation, helping clients to thrive amid an increasingly competitive retail landscape”, Savills said.
Sam Foyle, co-head of Prime Global Retail at the firm, added: “David’s deep-rooted understanding of the European retail landscape, combined with a modern, people-first approach to retailers, aligns seamlessly with our boutique advisory model. Having known David for many years, I’ve consistently admired his ability to navigate market nuances. His insight and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow with agility, purpose and a commitment to doing things differently.”
Close joins Milan-based Amanda Vissia who arrived at the business in November to spearhead “international tenant representation for luxury retailers across Europe”, while also focusing on hubs within the US, Middle East and Asia.
