WINNER’S PROFILE
BATH LIFE AWARDS
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SAVILLS From art teacher training to estate agency, Luke Brady is now the head of Savills Bath office and here talks about loving the city, sport and his job How did you celebrate the Bath Life Award? Having been the perennial runners up for many years, we were delighted to win and celebrated with our prize bottle of champagne from headline sponsors Taittinger, along with bacon butties from fellow award-winners the Green Bird Cafe. How would you describe Savills Bath? We are a global company with an independent spirit. I think that whilst being part of a global PLC, Savills Bath operates more like an independent locally within the city – this is demonstrated by the number of local events and charities we support across the city each year. Have you always worked for them? I was training to be an art teacher in London but quickly discovered it wasn’t what I wanted to do – I’ve been in agency ever since. How important for business is being an active part of the community? It is critical. A significant part of our Bath Life submission demonstrated this, from our corporate support of Bath Rugby to the smaller local events we sponsor year on year, as well as local fundraising events in which we partake as individuals. What do you love most about your job? Doing my job where I do it. Whilst any job is a challenge, it is a privilege to do what I do, and for whom I do it, in Bath. I feel very lucky living and working somewhere where other people, from all across the world, choose to visit for holidays or their recreation time. What has been your most memorable transaction? My greatest trophy sale is overseeing Bath’s most beautiful house, Widcombe Manor. In terms of 146 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
Luke Brady, third left, celebrates Savills win at the Bath Life Awards with Belinda Bradley, Carly Foster and Matthew Pegler
longevity and complexity, I would have to say Somerset Place having been involved since its sale as a university in 2006 to still being involved in its resale as luxurious apartments now. What do you aim to achieve in the next couple of years? Stability in uncertain times, and to hold our nerve whilst there is inevitable market volatility. What advice would you give to someone
to go into this sector? I FEEL VERY looking I would suggest starting at grass roots level with a recognised firm that has an excellent LUCKY LIVING programme. I believe hard work, AND WORKING training resilience and integrity are the foundations for success in this industry. SOMEWHERE WHERE OTHER Any exciting news to share? has embarked on their first national PEOPLE, FROM Savills TV campaign, with adverts on ITV, Channel ALL ACROSS THE 4 and Sky, supported by a whole host of marketing activity. All feedback WORLD, CHOOSE other welcome! TO VISIT FOR What do you do when you’re HOLIDAYS not working? I’m a keen runner, cyclist and sports fan, following West Ham United at most home games and Bath Rugby when I can, in between driving my children around to swimming training. Tell us an interesting and little know fact about yourself? When I took over the running of Savills Bath five years ago, I was the youngest head of office at that time – and I still am today! For more: www.savills.co.uk