SINGAPORE – Savills today announced the appointment of Emily Fell as Senior Director within its Asia Pacific Capital Markets team. Fell will focus on the firm’s regional strategy in the fast-growing Living Sectors, marking a significant step in Savills commitment to alternative asset classes.
This strategic appointment comes as institutional and private investors increasingly seek resilient, long-term income streams in Asia Pacific. Over 90% of institutional investors in the latest ANREV Investment Intentions Survey selected residential as their preferred sector for investment into Asia Pacific markets in 2025 [source: ANREV Investment Intentions Survey 2025]
Fell will provide clients with market-leading intelligence and advisory across the full spectrum of living assets, including Multifamily, Co-Living, Student Accommodation, Senior Living, and Hotels.
Fell began her career in the UK student accommodation sector in 2011 before relocating to Singapore in 2015. She has advised investors across Asia Pacific, contributing to $4 billion in transactions across key global markets. Her work has included facilitating a major Australian co-living portfolio equity raise and providing strategic guidance on key disposals.
Her appointment strengthens the Savills Asia Pacific team’s connections to the firm's market-leading Operational Capital Markets platform in Europe, enabling seamless, cross-border service to clients. Globally, Savills Operational Capital Markets has transacted over $25 billion in assets, over the past twenty-four months, cementing its reputation as a leader in alternative real estate investments.
Martin Fidden, CEO of Savills Asia Pacific, commented: “Emily’s appointment is a cornerstone of our strategy to enhance our capabilities in emerging asset classes. She brings a rare combination of deep sector expertise, pan-regional insight, and strong regional investor relationships. Her proven track record in building expertise and advising clients on sophisticated investment strategies is the ideal foundation to enhance our pan-regional real estate alternatives expertise. I am confident she will deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
Commenting on her appointment, Emily Fell said: “The investment case for the Living Sectors in Asia Pacific is compelling. On a risk-adjusted basis, these assets offer the stable, durable income streams that institutional investors are searching for, and we are seeing significant growth in demand in markets like Japan, Australia, and South Korea. I am excited to work alongside Savills local sector specialists and to connect our clients to the best opportunities by leveraging the power of our Operational Capital Markets platform.”
Emily’s appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to innovation and leadership in alternative real estate investments.