Savills has appointed Riccardo Crepaldi as Head of Retail Management in Italy. Starting 1 July 2026, he will be based in the Milan office.

In his new role, Crepaldi will oversee and coordinate the business lines within Savills Retail Management platform in Italy, aligning the expertise of Property Management, Out-of-Town Leasing, Technical & Pilotage [KS1.1]and Property Management Accountancy teams. His focus will be on expanding the firm's retail operations by fostering greater integration across services, enhancing operational and strategic synergies and delivering a comprehensive approach to retail asset management and value creation for clients.
Riccardo has more than 20 years of experience in retail real estate. Most recently, he was Director, Retail Asset Management at CBRE Investment Management Italy, responsible for asset management, leasing and property coordination, investor relations and the commercial development of shopping centres.

Davide Dalmiglio, CEO of Savills Italy, says: “Retail today requires a fully integrated approach that combines operational management, commercial strategy and asset improvement. Riccardo’s appointment marks an important step in the continued development of our Retail platform. His deep understanding of market dynamics and investors’ requirements will further enhance our ability to anticipate clients’ needs and deliver tailored, value-driven solutions.”

Riccardo Crepaldi, Head of Retail Management, Savills Italy, comments: “The retail sector is undergoing significant change and increasingly requires a cross-functional approach to meet evolving client expectations. I firmly believe that close collaboration across all service lines involved in asset management is essential to improving performance and creating long-term value. This strengthens collaboration across teams, leverages their expertise and further develops a service model focused on operational excellence, service quality and improving the value of retail assets.”

In recent years, Savills has strengthened its offer within the retail sector through a broad range of advisory, leasing, property and asset management services across shopping centres, retail parks and high street assets. The firm supports local and international investors, landlords and occupiers in the management, positioning and improvement of retail portfolios.

Riccardo Crepaldi’s appointment forms part of Savills broader growth strategy for its Retail division in Italy and reflects the firm's commitment to expanding its specialist expertise in an increasingly dynamic market. As consumer behaviour continues to evolve, retail formats adapt and asset performance remains a key focus for investors, Savills continues to invest in talent and services that integrate property management, leasing and asset enhancement to deliver long-term value.