Professional Expertise

Lisa Davidson has spent most of her over 35-year career at Savills, where she is Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors. She has consistently been recognized as one of the firm’s top 10% of performers nationwide and has executed more than 25 million square feet of transactions.

An expert in reducing real estate costs for corporate space users, Lisa has a diverse client portfolio that includes tech, nonprofit organizations, professional service firms, and major corporations. Lisa’s vast knowledge and industry expertise has provided her a platform to speak to groups about the commercial real estate market, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of women in leadership positions.

In the last several years, Lisa has become highly involved in the startup and technology community in Chicago as a member of the Hyde Park Angels, Techstar mentor at 1871, and leadership committee member for Women Tech Founders. Through her commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives, she devotes her time to supporting other female executives and serves as chapter leader for UPWARD Women and is a founding member of Chief Chicago.

Awards, Achievements and Activities

Lisa has been named a Women of Influence by GlobeSt., a Chicago Power Woman by Bisnow, and was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ prestigious “Most Influential Broker” list. She was previously awarded the NAIOP Broker Transaction of the Year for Office Investment and was inducted into the Midwest Real Estate Journal’s Hall of Fame. Lisa and her team were also honored multiple times with the prestigious Greater Chicago Food Depository Commercial Real Estate Award for “Office Broker of the Year”.

An active learner, Lisa has participated in CoreNet Global’s certification programs including receiving a master’s in corporate real estate and a certificate on unconscious bias.

Finally, Lisa is involved in numerous professional and civic organizations and is a member of Chicago Scholars, CREW, CoreNet, the Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association (COLBA), the Economic Club of Chicago. Additionally, she has volunteered for non-profit organizations including Lurie Children’s Hospital, March of Dimes, and Impact Grants.