Knight Frank appoints Asia Pacific head of living sectors
Knight Frank has appointed Emily Relf as head of living sectors, Asia Pacific, to strengthen the real estate consultancy’s capabilities in the region. The newly created role, which is based in Singapore, reflects the growing investor interest in the living sectors as it evolves into a mature space.Neil Brookes, global head, capital markets at Knight Frank, commented on the appointment: “The living sectors market will be a key pillar of our future growth and Emily’s deep understanding will be invaluable as we embark on this exciting stage of our expansion.”In this position, Relf will lead the expansion of Knight Frank’s living sectors capabilities in Asia Pacific and advise outbound capital from the region into the US, UK and Europe. Besides, she will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s partnership with Berkadia – a US-based commercial real estate company – focusing on executing significant capital market initiatives in the US.Furthermore, Relf will be working with Knight Frank’s team in Australia to grow a network of local partners while identifying emerging opportunities in the Australian Built-To-Rent (BTR) market.Emily Relf, newly appointed head of living sectors, Asia Pacific said: “I am delighted to be taking up a new role in the Asia Pacific region and look forward to working with the team to identify opportunities for our investors in the region.”
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Knight Frank has appointed Emily Relf as head of living sectors, Asia Pacific, to further the real estate consultancy’s capabilities in the region. In an Oct 26 press release, the company highlighted the emergence of the living sectors market as a key pillar for its future growth. Reflecting growing investor interest, the newly created role is based in Singapore.
Neil Brookes, global head, capital markets at Knight Frank, commented on the appointment: “We are excited to have Emily on board. Her deep understanding of the market will be invaluable as we embark on this exciting stage of our expansion.”
Relf will be in charge of the expansion of Knight Frank’s living sectors capabilities in Asia Pacific, and advise on outbound capital from the region into the US, UK and Europe. Additionally, she will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s partnership with Berkadia – a US-based commercial real estate company – to drive significant capital market initiatives in the US.
Moreover, Relf will be working with Knight Frank’s team in Australia to grow a network of local partners while exploring the potential of the Australian Built-To-Rent (BTR) market.
Speaking on her new role, Relf said: “I am delighted to be taking up a new role in the Asia Pacific region and look forward to working with the team to identify opportunities for our investors in the region.”