This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
KNIGHT Frank has appointed Guy Bennett to the newly created role of partner, head of institutional sales, Victoria and South Australia.
Bennett is currently the agency’s joining managing director in SA and the appointment will see him relocate from Adelaide to Melbourne.
“This is a great move for us, promoting someone internally that understands the Knight Frank global business and shares the same vision. Prior to joining Knight Frank, Guy spent several years based in Sydney with one of Australia’s leading fund managers, Charter Hall, where he was involved in several market-leading leasing transactions, acquisitions and disposals in the Melbourne CBD,” Knight Frank joint head of institutional sales Paul Roberts said.
“Since relocating to Adelaide five years ago, Guy has grown market share to over 75% and we are looking forward to him replicating this formula for success within the Melbourne business,” he added.
In the next 12 months Guy will transition out of his MD role. Lukas Weeks will assume the role of head of agency in South Australia and together with Bennett, will work closely alongside Bobbette Scott, joint MD of SA.
Bennett will also work closely with Paul Henley, head of commercial sales, Australia.
Scott said this is a great opportunity for South Australian business and owners of institutional-grade real estate in Adelaide.
“Recently over 75% of investments into South Australia over $10 million have been from investors outside of the state, and Guy’s integration with Melbourne and the east coast market will give Knight Frank a distinct advantage in our pursuit of the most active and aggressive capital,” she added.
Victorian managing director James Templeton said Bennett’s international experience and expertise will be instrumental in moving the Melbourne institutional sales business forward to new and exciting heights.
“Melbourne is currently experiencing disruption at the top end and Knight Frank looks forward to offering a compelling alternative to our competitors in Melbourne whilst continuing our momentum in Adelaide. The commercial agency landscape is rapidly evolving and we need to be at the forefront, continuing to evolve and innovate in the way we do business in an increasingly global market,” Bennett said.
Australian Property Journal
