Savills promotion for South East Development

Sam Kirkaldy has been appointed to head up Savills South East Development team, based across the firm’s Sevenoaks, Guildford and Brighton offices.

Following 25 years with the company, Savills has promoted Sam Kirkaldy to head up its South East Development team.

Sam takes over from Ian Fowler and will be based across the firm’s Sevenoaks, Guildford and Brighton offices, which specialise in mixed use development, with more than 30 surveyors.

In addition to Sam’s appointment, Samantha McDermott is taking over Ian’s head of Guildford Development position.

Samantha has been with Savills for more than 13 years and specialises in all aspects of residential development within Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and West Sussex, including consultancy and valuation work, together with Red Book valuations.

Ian will continue to play an integral role at Savills within the Guildford team.

Sam said: “We are very appreciative of Ian’s leadership which has been instrumental in shaping our success to date. With such an experienced and talented team covering the region, we are well positioned to maintain our momentum and continue to thrive.”

Patrick Eve, Head of UK Regional Development at Savills, added: “With both Sam and Samantha’s collective experience of development land throughout the South East, I am in no doubt that they will ensure the team continues to provide our clients with the excellent service they are used to in their respective new roles.

“I would also like to thank Ian for the dedication he has shown in both leading and growing the team for the last 15 years.”