Savills has announced a new head of office in Oxford.
Gemma Chandler, a director in the property advisor and Thames Tap partner’s rural estate management team, took up her new role leading Savills’ 120-strong team of real estate experts, on January 1.
After 11 years in the business, Gemma, who has been based in the Oxford office since 2021, will provide strategic management advice across a portfolio of private family estates and institutional clients, including the Oxford colleges. She is head of rural management for Savills Central regional business.
Gemma takes over from Richard Binning, who led Savills Oxford for seven years and was recently appointed to the Savills UK board, representing the rural division.
She said: “It is a privilege to succeed Richard as head of the Savills Oxford office and a challenge I am very much looking forward to. This year marks our 30th anniversary here in Oxford – a milestone we will be proudly celebrating with our excellent team and clients.”
Richard Binning said: “I am hugely proud of our business in Oxford, which is home to the most incredible team of experts across residential, rural and commercial real estate. We have the privilege of advising on some of the most significant schemes in Oxford, working with our clients to help shape the city’s future growth.
“As my role has evolved to cover a wider remit, now is the time for me to hand the reigns to Gemma, who I know will do an exceptional job of leading the office in 2026 and beyond.”
He will continue to share his time between Oxford and London, providing rural agency consultancy alongside work on the Savills UK board.
Richard Rees, managing director for Savills UK, said: “Richard has provided exceptional leadership of our Oxford office over the last seven years, supporting its strong performance during this time. I’m excited to see Gemma take on the role in this milestone year for our local business.”
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