KNIGHT Frank has bolstered its capital and strategic advisory business with the appointment of Michael Kwok.
Kwok has been appointed head of capital and strategic advisory in ANZ, and he brings more than 25 years’ experience. He joins from Archerfield Property Group, where he was an executive director. Prior to that, he held roles at Dexus, Valad Property Group and CFS GAM.
He has been involved in over $10 billion of capital transactions and developments as well as establishing and managing more than $2.5 billion of wholesale investor property partnerships.
In his most recent role, he has delivered successful assignments in partnership with institutional groups such as Goldman Sachs, Dexus, and Aware Real Estate, as well as other corporate and government organisations, investment managers, private investors and developers.
Knight Frank CEO James Patterson said Kwok’s appointment will strengthen Knight Frank’s offering in the capital and strategic advisory space.
“We are looking forward to providing our clients with a greater offering in this growing sector,” he said.
“Having an enhanced offering in capital and strategic advisory will assist us in providing the best possible service in guiding clients through all stages of their transactions, including their funding requirements.
“Michael is a great fit for our capital and strategic advisory offering and is well equipped to deliver new initiatives, with a strong background in this space across both institutional and private capital,” he added.
Kwok said he was attracted to Knight Frank largely due the broad network of the business and the opportunity to contribute to its growth.
“I’m excited to be growing Knight Frank’s capital and Strategic Advisory offering, which is an evolving space in commercial property globally.
“I’m also looking forward to leveraging Knight Frank’s many partnerships including McGrath in Australia and Bayleys in New Zealand, as well as Cresa and Berkadia in the US and the Knight Frank Private Office in the UK.” Kwok concluded.
