Knight Frank has appointed Hamish Stuart in the dual role of Partner, Managing Director, New South Wales and National Head of Office Leasing, while John Brasier has been appointed as Partner, Head of Office Leasing NSW.
Hamish, who will officially start at Knight Frank on September 1, has almost 25 years of experience in commercial real estate across Australia and the United Arab Emirates, including in office leasing and asset management.
He moves to the firm from Dexus, where he was most recently Head of Office Leasing, and prior to that he was Head of Leasing for Office and Industrial at AMP Capital.
John, who has more than 13 years of experience in commercial property, and specifically office leasing, also moves to Knight Frank from Dexus, where he has been General Manager, NSW Leasing – Office for nearly five years.
He will commence with Knight Frank on August 3, working closely with Hamish in Knight Frank’s Sydney office.
To further strengthen leadership across Knight Frank’s leasing team, Jenine Cranston, who has been with Knight Frank for more than four years, will move into a Partner role within the NSW Office Leasing team.
Jenine is a highly experienced operator, with more than 30 years’ leasing experience, including senior client-facing leadership roles at CBRE and Colliers.
Knight Frank Chief Executive Officer James Patterson said the key appointments would strengthen Knight Frank’s leadership across New South Wales and across its national Office Leasing platforms.
“These appointments will position us strongly for the next phase of growth both in New South Wales and nationally, as well as bolstering our leasing capability nationally ahead of further opportunity in the market,” he said.
“Hamish has broad experience across agency, client and developer environments, along with strong insight into market dynamics and leasing strategy. He is well known and highly regarded across the market for his experience, relationship-building and leadership.
“With a strong background in Sydney’s office leasing market, John brings enormous expertise in the space to our firm, and is also well-respected within the industry.
“Both Hamish and John will bring a strong capability to our business, while also aligning with our culture, and we are very excited to have them on board.
“Jenine brings a unique perspective to the team, combining extensive leasing leadership experience with practical expertise in advising clients on the impact of ESG on occupier demand and deal structures. She understands how to position assets to respond to these shifts and remain competitive in a changing market.”
Mr Stuart said: “I am thrilled to join Knight Frank at such an exciting time for the business.
“The opportunity to help lead and grow the NSW business, while further strengthening its leasing capability across Australia, was incredibly compelling.
“Knight Frank has built a highly respected brand over many decades, recognised by clients for its deep market knowledge, trusted advice and exceptional insights.
“My goal is to build on these strengths, amplify the value we deliver to clients, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.”
Mr Brasier said: “I am excited to be joining Knight Frank, which is a globally respected business.
“I’m looking forward to leading the firm’s NSW office leasing team and demonstrating we are the premier choice in the market through the provision of outstanding service, market knowledge and a fresh perspective to clients.
“Having spent almost five years working for a large office landlord, I’m enthusiastic about now having the opportunity to harness the experience and expertise I have acquired over that time for Knight Frank as I step back into agency.
“The prospect of joining the business at such an exciting time for the Sydney leasing market was extremely compelling. With new development supply drying up, I am looking forward to delivering superior outcomes for our clients as the market sentiment continues to turn back to their favour.”
Ms Cranston said: “It is great to be working alongside Hamish again, and I look forward to working with John in our dynamic NSW office leasing team at an exciting time for the market.”
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