Galven Tan leaves Savills to joins Knight Frank Singapore as new CEO

It is with deep regret that Savills Singapore announced the departure of Galven Tan, their deputy managing director of investment sales and capital markets, with immediate effect. Marcus Loo, CEO of the firm, commented, “Despite a tough COVID period, the team led by Jeremy Lake and Galven had delivered significantly to the firm’s performance. We thank him for his contribution.”

Tan is believed to have been appointed as the new CEO of Knight Frank Singapore and the position had been vacant since Wendy Tang’s exit 17 months ago. Prior to joining Savills in November 2019, Tan had spent 15 years at CBRE where he was last executive director of capital markets.

At Savills, Tan was involved in multiple high-profile deals such as the collective sale of Tanglin Shopping Centre for $868 million, the en bloc sale of the former Flynn Park condo for $371 million and the Thiam Siew Avenue sites for $815 million.

On his departure, Tan commented, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Savills and whilst regretful, I have decided to move on to a leadership role at another property consultancy firm.”

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Jeremy Lake, Savills’ managing director of investment sales and capital markets, remained committed to their clients and the team. “We are fortunate to have considerable bench strength and many of my colleagues, especially Hui Yee and Sophia who have grown more proficient in the industry and have the ability to thrive in the space that Galven leaves behind,” he said in a statement.