Vinett joins Savills as vice chairman in the New York City office

Manhattan, NY Savills has appointed Scott Vinett as vice chairman in its New York City office. Vinett brings over 20 years of experience in tenant and landlord representation to Savills.

“Scott’s appointment represents a significant addition to our highly talented New York City brokerage team,” said David Goldstein, president, tri-state region. “He’s a widely respected professional with a reputation that precedes itself – he brings not only the experience we seek in a top professional, but the philosophy and collegial approach that align perfectly with our company’s values. We are confident that his leadership and expertise will greatly contribute to the continued success and growth of our team.”

Mitti Liebersohn, chairman, New York City brokerage, said, “Scott’s extensive experience and impressive track record will be instrumental in our relentless pursuit of delivering best-in-class solutions across the board. His addition to our team underscores our commitment to being a place that attracts top talent and fosters an environment where they can thrive. We are confident that Scott’s expertise and vision will drive our success and further enhance the exceptional service we provide to our clients.”

Prior to joining Savills, Vinett served as a managing director at JLL, where he oversaw significant transactions on behalf of a litany of financial, insurance, tech, creative and apparel companies. More recently, he represented Viatris in a 23,000 s/f lease at 50 Hudson Yards, TIAA and its subsidiaries on multiple acquisition and disposition assignments, including a 52,000 s/f transaction for Churchill Asset Management at 375 Park Ave. At JLL, he also oversaw multiple acquisition and disposition assignments for Northwestern Mutual, including a 91,000 s/f New York City HQ transaction at 200 Liberty St. Additional notable transactions include SAP at 10 Hudson Yards for 150,000 s/f, Dentsu for 75,000 s/f, Tom Ford’s 12,000 s/f Madison Avenue flagship store and a 36,000 s/f transaction for the Konrad Group in SoHo.

Vinett is recognized as a leader in the industry, often cited in major publications for his expertise and insights. He is a multi-year recipient of the JLL Top Gun award, celebrating the firm’s top producers.