Savills has strengthened its retail, leisure and F&B research capabilities by appointing Matt Thompson from Shaftesbury Capital as a director in commercial research.
Thompson, who has more than 15 years’ experience in real estate research, served as head of property insight at Shaftesbury Capital and prior to that he was head of retail strategy at Colliers.
In his newly created role, Thompson will collaborate closely with Savills’ retail and leisure agency and research teams “integrating advanced analytics and unique consumer datasets to drive commercial value for clients”.
Alan Spencer, head of UK retail at Savills, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the team. His appointment bolsters our consumer intelligence offer for clients, and strengthens our consultancy offering, all while supporting our strong pipeline of activity.”
Thompson added: “I look forward to leveraging my experience to help clients navigate the ever-evolving consumer landscape, ensuring they make informed decisions that align with both current market trends and future opportunities.”
