International real estate advisor Savills has strengthened its retail, leisure and food and beverage research capabilities by appointing Matt Thompson as Director in a newly created role.
Matt has over 15 years’ experience in retail and consumer insight delivery in the real estate sector. He joins from Shaftesbury Capital, where he served as Head of Property Insight and established their in-house research and insight capability. Prior to this, he was the Head of Retail Strategy at Colliers for six years.
In his new role, Matt will collaborate closely with the 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, comments: “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.”
Matt Thompson, Director in Commercial Research at Savills, adds: “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.”