KNIGHT Frank has appointed a new head of asset management services at its New South Wales office, in Jeremy Prestoe.
Prestoe will join Knight Frank from competitor, JLL, where he is currently the head of retail, NSW.
“At Knight Frank he will broaden his scope beyond retail, which he is currently focusing on, to take the Knight Frank AMS New South Wales team from strength to strength across commercial, industrial and retail sectors,” said Lisa Atkins, national head of asset management services.
Prestoe will bring 25 years of experience in the industry to the role, having also served in leadership positions as the managing director at Just Projects Group and centre manager at Lendlease.
“We are thrilled to have such a strong leader joining our New South Wales business. Jeremy has built a reputation for delivering great client relationships, exceptional client service outcomes and high performing teams,” added Atkins.
Mel Morizzi who was previously in the role will become partner and head of asset management services, Parramatta.
Prestoe will commence at Knight Frank in a few weeks’ time and is amongst several new Knight Frank appointments, including Demi Carigliano and Anthony Pirrottina as new joint heads of its South Sydney office and Duncan Schieb in the role of senior sales executive of the group’s prestige residential team in Sydney.
“I am excited to be joining a business that is known for its high standards and warm and collaborative team environment. I’m very keen to get back in the office and get behind the push to reinvigorate our CBDs,” said Prestoe.
