New MD for Savills Victoria

Savills Australia has appointed Jason Kougellis, as managing director of Savills Victoria.

His career has included time as managing director Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia of GE Capital Real Estate as well as roles at Fosun International Ltd, Paladin Funds Management, GIO Asset Management and in CBA's Property Valuation Services.

Paul Craig, chief executive officer, Savills Australia and New Zealand said Jason has an outstanding level of transactional experience and knowledge of all Australian markets and has acquired, managed and divested over $5 billion of assets.

"His recent role with the Chinese international conglomerate and investment company, Fosun, has afforded Jason an excellent understanding of Asian investor appetite and process," he said.

“Furthermore, Jason’s relationships with key institutional capital both in Australia and abroad will enhance our highly successful Melbourne city and suburban sales team’s ability to attract a broader audience.

“We are embarking on an aggressive growth strategy and Jason’s leadership and management experience will significantly benefit the greater Savills business in achieving a co-ordinated and disciplined approach"