Savills Announces Leadership Succession with Simon Shaw to Succeed Mark Ridley

Investor - People | Apr 29, 2025 | Savills PLC

Savills Announces Leadership Succession with Simon Shaw to Succeed Mark Ridley

In a strategic leadership move, Savills PLC has announced that its current Group Chief Executive, Mark Ridley, will retire at the end of 2025 following a notable 29-year tenure with the company and 41 years in the industry. He will be succeeded by Simon Shaw, the current Group Chief Financial Officer, effective from January 1, 2026. The transition underscores the company's commitment to sustained growth and resilience under Shaw's leadership, who has been pivotal in the firm's advancements in financial management, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and investment management. Under Ridley's leadership, Savills transformed into a globally recognized real estate advisory powerhouse, expanding its revenue significantly from £40 million in 1996 to £2.4 billion in 2024. Shaw's leadership is expected to usher in a new phase of growth and development, further strengthening Savills' position as a leading entity in the real estate advisory industry.

Sectors

  • Real Estate Advisory
  • Investment Management

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Savills is headquartered in the UK and plays a significant role in the UK's real estate advisory and investment sectors.
  • Global – Savills operates on a global scale with significant presence in Asia Pacific, EMEA, and the US.

Industry

  • Real Estate Advisory – Savills is a global real estate advisor providing services such as property management, investment advice, and real estate transaction services.
  • Investment Management – Through Savills Investment Management and Grosvenor Hill Ventures, the company is actively involved in investment strategies and private equity, focusing on Proptech opportunities.

Financials

  • £2.4 billion – The revenue of Savills in 2024, showcasing the growth from £40 million in 1996 under Mark Ridley's leadership.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Savills PLCCompanyTarget CompanySavills PLC is a leading global real estate advisor, providing a wide range of real estate services worldwide.
Mark RidleyOutgoing Group Chief ExecutivePersonMark Ridley is the outgoing Group Chief Executive of Savills, retiring after a 29-year career with the company.
Simon ShawIncoming Group Chief ExecutivePersonSimon Shaw is the current Group Chief Financial Officer of Savills and will assume the role of Group Chief Executive in January 2026.
Stacey CartwrightChair of Savills PLCPersonStacey Cartwright is the Chair of Savills PLC and has overseen the executive transition plan.