James Butchard

Prior to joining Savills, James was Vice President for CBRE Canada. Throughout his career, he has advised a broad range of occupiers and landlords across office and industrial sectors. His vast expertise has made him highly regarded as clients value his understanding of their operational and strategic needs. James provides solutions that drive efficiency, support growth, and enhance long-term flexibility. He has led complex, high-value assignments, including headquarters relocations, major lease negotiations, portfolio restructuring, and large-scale industrial transactions.

James aligns real estate strategy with business priorities through detailed market analysis, financial modeling, and disciplined execution. Known for his direct approach and creative thinking, he consistently delivers outcomes that outperform conventional brokerage strategies.

AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

A recognized industry leader, James has received numerous honors, including the NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter Real Estate Excellence (REX) Deal of the Year Award for 65 King and the Peter C. Compton Award. He maintains long-standing relationships with a diverse mix of public and private organizations and regularly advises clients on strategic real estate solutions tailored to projects of varying scale and complexity.

James is committed to pragmatic, market-driven advice and delivering exceptional client service, drawing on deep local market knowledge and an extensive network of industry contacts to achieve results.