Savills Australia has expanded its Occupier Services offering with the appointment of Chris Stevenson as Associate Director Supply Chain Savills based in Sydney. Michael Fenton National Head Industrial and Logistics Savills Australia told The INDUSTRIALIST “Chris bolsters our expertise in supply chain operations, cold chain, automation and consumer products.”

Chris has over 25 years’ experience in developing supply chain solutions assisting local and multinational businesses expand to access new markets. His experience spans Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA and Europe.  He has worked in Consumer Electronics, Information and Communications Technology, Healthcare, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Apparel, Industrial / Manufacturing and Primary Industry sectors.

Chris has experience in wholesale, distributor, retail, online, cold chain and omnichannel go to market strategies. He has used his experience in both traditional and automated material handling solutions to assist clients to optimise warehouse operations, increase revenue, reduce costs, identify emerging trends and adopt new technologies.  He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Industrial Engineering.

Chris will work with Bob Quirk, Director - Supply Chain as part of the supply chain consulting capability within Savills Australia and New Zealand. He will work with the already successful Occupier Services and Agency teams nationally.

According to Michael Fenton, National Head, Industrial and Logistics, at Savills Australia, “Especially for the growing omnichannel challenge of the new post-COVID-19 reality, Chris’ appointment is a strategic hire for the business building on the quality of our service offering for our Occupier clients across the country”.

“Chris bolsters our expertise in supply chain operations, cold chain, automation and consumer products.  He will work closely with our National Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Project Management and Location Analytics teams. As part of our a 'client, first and always' principle, they will work to develop efficient, cost-effective supply chain strategies for existing Savills clients and new pursuits including identifying opportunities to relocate or negotiate stay put options.  

“Chris’s deep understanding of market conditions, consumer preference and emerging trends in supply chain enhances our end-to-end service offering in the Australian and New Zealand markets” he said.