William Demuth, 25

William Demuth was the sole analyst on one of the largest office lease transactions in New York City in 2024, the relocation of American Eagle Outfitters’ 338,085-square-foot headquarters.

“We advised American Eagle on consolidating all of their different brands in New York and putting them under one roof,” said Demuth, a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College who is currently the youngest member of Savills’ Integrated Consulting Strategies Group.

“All these different brands were spread across multiple buildings, and they had been in their previous headquarters for over 20 years,” he said. “We led them through a strategic relocation process to 63 Madison Avenue. It was the biggest office deal in New York year-to-date at the time.”

Demuth studied business in college but also honed an appreciation for fine art, ultimately marrying the two through the pursuit of architecture. He quickly came to embrace the more financial and analytical aspects of his studies, leading to a shift toward brokerage consulting.

Two key internships helped him along that path. Demuth worked on office leasing at Cushman & Wakefield in 2020, and then spent time as a summer analyst at Beatty Development Group in Baltimore in 2021. At Beatty, he played a key role in supporting the underwriting for a 27-acre, mixed-use development in Baltimore’s Harbor Point neighborhood, and created a comprehensive pro forma for a proposed multifamily development which he then, as an intern, pitched to potential investors.

When asked about his ambition for the future with Savills, Demuth said he anticipates working on more impactful projects, particularly in New York.

“I’d like to continue working in our integrated consulting strategies practice, hopefully as a partner,” said Demuth, “and continue to help this city thrive and maintain its identity as the greatest city on earth — not only for professionals, but for people to work, play and live in.”