Knight Frank, has announced the establishment of a new Board as it seeks to shake-up its flagship UK property business.

Led by the head of Knight Frank’s UK operations, Stephen Clifton, the Board will be made up of 13 senior members from across Knight Frank’s commercial, residential and central business functions, alongside regular rotating contributors.

Also, Julia Hayhoe, who has 25 years of international board experience, has been appointed Non-Executive Adviser to the UK Board and is its sole external representative.

The aim is to create, shape and drive Knight Frank’s long-term strategy and structure in its home market, anchored by the three strategic pillars of: Client Centricity, People Potential and Creating the Future.

Key focus

The board will guide and oversee the implementation of key initiatives and will keep client perspectives at the core of all its decisions.

A key focus will be fostering greater collaboration between the Residential and Commercial divisions, uniting them into a more connected, coordinated, and client-focused UK business that’s fully aligned with Knight Frank’s global network.

Board members (main image) include: Stephen Clifton, UK Managing Partner & Chair; Tim Hyatt, Head of Residential; Tim Robinson, Head of Commercial; Katie Oliphant, London offices; Rory Penn, Chair of Private Office & Head of London Residential Sales; Ian McCarter Head of London Office Leasing; Rupert Dawes, Head of Global Residential; Karen Bowes, CPO; Edel McGrath CIO; John Rockel Head of Residential Strategy; Fiona Wilcocks, Head of the Executive Office.

Our ambition for the UK business is to bring our divisions closer together, creating a more connected, coordinated, and client-focused platform.”

Clifton adds: “Our ambition for the UK business is to bring our divisions closer together, creating a more connected, coordinated, and client-focused platform – one that is equipped to seize growth opportunities, navigate challenges, and align seamlessly with our global network.

“To give ourselves the strongest foundation for success we have created a new UK Board and consider it essential for our strategy to be informed by external perspectives that challenge our thinking and strengthen our approach, ensuring our initiatives are robust, forward-thinking, and impactful.

“With that, we are delighted to welcome Julia Hayhoe to the UK Board, whose experience will provide us with the critical insight and guidance needed as we enter an important phase of transformation and growth.”

Julia Hayhoe adds: “It’s a great privilege to be joining Knight Frank’s UK Board and to contribute to the future success of such a widely respected business.

“My focus will be on championing opportunities to enable strategic growth harnessing the entrepreneurial culture and optimise, simplify and ensure efficiency across the UK operations, ensuring the business is well-positioned to seize opportunities and address challenges in the years ahead.”