High profile property professional, Jason Kougellis, has been appointed Managing Director of Savills Victoria.

Kougellis has been in the property industry for over 20 years, and is best known for his 15 years at GE Capital Real Estate, where he held the position of Managing Director of Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

Prior to that he held roles at Fosun International, Paladin Funds Management, and in CBA's Property Valuation Services.

Paul Craig, CEO, Savills Australia and New Zealand said, “This is a very exciting appointment for Savills.”

Kougellis is well known as a successful deal maker, and has been involved in deals worth more than $5 billion.

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

“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.”

Kougellis said Savills’ history, global reach and unique culture appealed to him, and he noted the firm “has bolstered its global business, particularly in Asia where the business is gaining serious momentum.”

The appointment comes as Savills embarks on an aggressive growth strategy.