Professional Expertise

Arthur J. Mirante, II is Savills Vice Chair, North America, and will be based out of the New York office. Arthur will be responsible for working with our CEO to help grow the firm’s platform and resources in North America and continue to serve the firm’s clients.

Arthur is highly regarded in the industry for his expertise and experience with large and complex transactions. In 2021, he represented the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in a 200,000 square foot lease at 403 E. 79th Street and Banco Santander in a 160,000 lease at 437 Madison Avenue. Other major tenant representation clients include Boies Schiller & Flexner, The National Basketball Players Association, Cozen & O’Connor, McLaughlin & Stern, 1-800-Flowers, National Football League, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Mastercard International. His landlord representation has included RXR, Kamber Management, THOR Equities, and Paramount Leasehold. He has closed some of the largest capital markets transactions in New York including the sale of The World Trade Center for $1.4 billion, the sale of 200 Park Avenue for $1.72 billion, the acquisition of 666 Fifth Avenue for $1.8 billion, and the long- term net lease of 75 Rockefeller Plaza to RXR in 2013.

Prior to joining Savills, Arthur was the principal and chairman of the tri-state region for Avison Young where he served on both the executive committee and the board of directors. For 20 years, Arthur was the CEO of Cushman & Wakefield where he was responsible for growing revenues from $80 million to $1.2 billion.

Awards, Achievements and Activities

Arthur was named the “Best International Real Estate Professional” by the leading European real estate exhibition and symposium. He is an active philanthropist and volunteer serving on the boards of numerous organizations including John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, National Jewish Health, and HELP USA.

Arthur has been honored by many community and cultural institutions including receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Covenant House, Lincoln Center, Alvin Ailey Dance Company, College of Holy Cross, and the Arts and Business Council.

He is a co-founder, shareholder, and Board member of Regal Bank, a Community Bank headquartered in Livingston New Jersey and is a member of the Advisory Board of Delos Living, the global wellness company.