Savills adds director to EMEA retail advisory team
4th December 2025 Savills has appointed David Close as director of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) retail tenant representation. He brings over 20 years of experience advising global brands, and joins from CBRE’s retail tenant advisory team. Over the past two decades, he has worked with a range of international retail brands from Asia, North America, and Europe, advising on their expansion strategies across the EMEA region. He has worked on securing high-profile locations in 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. In his new role at Savills, Close will focus on advising global retail brands on their growth in key prime EMEA cities. He takes up the position in December. Sam Foyle, co-head of prime global retail at Savills, said: “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 […]
