KNIGHT Frank has added to its valuations and advisory team with the appointment of Alistair Bell based in Sydney.
Bell has returned to Knight Frank as partner and joint head – national hotels & hospitality, sharing the role with Samantha Freeman, who is based in the Melbourne office.
He brings more than 40 years’ experience, starting in Knight Frank’s London office in 1977, eventually heading up the Knight Frank Hotels team and covering the UK, Western Europe, the east coast of America and Africa.
Upon leaving the UK to move to Australia in 2000, he settled in the Knight Frank Sydney office in 2001 where he became divisional director, hotels and leisure; a role he held until 2018. For the past two years, Bell held the role of director, hotels & leisure of valuations & advisory at Cushman & Wakefield.
Freeman said the timing of the appointment was ideal, as the hotels and hospitality sectors emerge from the various lockdowns, border and travel restrictions.
“There is a real market need for measured and trusted advice upon which to base decision making.
“Alistair, I and the national team look forward to working with our clients and colleagues, to navigate through this and beyond,” she added.
Bell said he was excited to be resuming his hotels and hospitality property career.
“This is a challenging time to be in the hotels and hospitality market in the face of COVID-19, with many changes taking place in the wider property market, however with such a challenge comes opportunities and 2021 is anticipated to be a very busy year,” he said. “With our experience and expertise we will ensure our clients receive the best opportunities and advice to add value.”
