International real estate advisor Savills has hired Florian Moreau to lead its logistics department in France.
A graduate of the Institut Supérieur Européen de Gestion (ISEG Paris), Moreau joins Savills after two years with JLL as a transactions consultant, and 16 years with BNPP RE, where he was an associate and deputy director of Logistics, France.
Moreau will be tasked with developing a multidisciplinary team offering transactional, agency and management consultancy services. He will work closely with Savills pan-European network of logistics specialists to provide clients looking to grow their portfolios with wider regional expertise.
Boris Cappelle, CEO of Savills France, said: 'Florian Moreau is hugely respected in his field and we are very pleased to be welcoming him to Savills.
'The development of our logistics team is a strategic goal for our business, and I am confident that Florian's expertise will allow us to rapidly expand in this sector and establish a market leading position.'
Savills research indicates that €6.5 bn of French logistics assets transacted during 2021, marking a record year and 78% above the previous five year average.
Marcus de Minckwitz, head of industrial & logistics, Savills EMEA, added: 'France now boasts the third largest market for investment activity in Europe and it is continues to be well supported by a thriving ecommerce trend and demand for urban logistics.
'We see no sign of investor appetite abating in this market and many are prepared to pay premiums in order to gain exposure to the sector. Florian’s recruitment represents the continued growth of our business across Europe and his vast experience in France will complement our superb network of specialists internationally.'
