Ian Zilla

Ian Zilla is a Senior Vice President at Lincoln Property Company within its Corporate Advisory & Solutions (CAS) platform. Based in New York, he advises corporate occupiers and senior leadership teams on real estate strategy, portfolio planning, and complex transaction execution. His work emphasizes quantitative analysis, financial structuring, and strategic decision-making at the intersection of corporate finance and real estate, helping organizations align real estate with broader business, operational, and capital objectives, including its impact on enterprise financial performance. His experience spans both traditional office portfolios and mission-critical environments, including data centers and other infrastructure-driven assets.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Ian spent 20 years at Savills, where he co-led the firm’s Critical Facilities practice. He has advised clients on headquarters relocations, portfolio consolidations, and infrastructure planning initiatives, leading engagements that integrate site selection, financial modeling, and multi-stakeholder alignment, with a focus on how real estate decisions influence capital allocation and long-term financial outcomes. His transaction experience includes build-to-suit developments and sale-leasebacks, including credit-driven structures that maximize asset value and align with broader capital strategy. Ian began his career as a software developer at Citigroup, an experience that informs his analytical approach to real estate strategy and decision-making. He also advises nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, financial modeling, and portfolio alignment.