Savills Australia and New Zealand is deepening its capital markets offering with the announcement of a new national Capital Markets team, a strategic move designed to enhance the agency’s capabilities in delivering unparalleled services in property transactions, capital movements, brokerage, and cross-border transactions.

The new team includes Michael Pisano who steps into the role of National Director, Capital Transactions, effective 1 October. Michael takes this role from his previous position of National Director, Valuations and Advisory at Savills, bringing a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge, having previously held senior agency and institutional client-side roles.

Michael joins Ben Azar, a long-standing senior leader in the Savills team recently promoted from State Director, Capital Transactions, to National Director having demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate capital transaction complexities for a broad portfolio of national and institutional clients during his 20-year career.

The re-designed national Capital Markets team is supported by a broad spectrum of capabilities, leveraging the expertise of specialists including analyst Ruth Corby, and director, Adrian Bokolis who is a key member of the Savills Global Cross Border Investments team – consisting of 23 specialists internationally that collaborate daily without borders, ensuring a unified approach to managing the increasing globalisation of property markets and providing unmatched access to global capital, particularly in the Australian real estate market.

“This national Capital Markets team represents a significant evolution in how we approach capital transactions,” said Paul Craig, Chief Executive Officer at Savills Australia and New Zealand.

“As the market becomes more globalised and sophisticated, so too does our strategy. By harnessing the full breadth of Savills’ global capabilities, with dedicated local resources, we’re not only meeting the growing demands of our clients but providing them with the critical insights and depth of expertise they need to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex environment,” Mr Craig continued.

Ben Azar, National Director, Capital Transactions at Savills Australia and New Zealand added, “This initiative reflects months of strategic planning and a deep understanding of the capital markets across all sectors. By combining analytical rigor with Savills’ unparalleled global reach, we’re positioned to offer our clients best-in-class solutions.

“Our approach ensures every client conversation is meaningful, with every decision supported by the finest expertise available here, and globally,” Mr Azar concluded.

Savills’ unique model offers clients a one-stop shop for accessing experts across geographies and sectors, through trusted and accountable single points of local contact. The new structure streamlines processes and amplifies the firm’s ability to provide world-class service, cementing Savills’ position as a leader in the capital markets space.