Knight Frank picks first UK managing partner

Knight Frank has appointed head of commercial Stephen Clifton to the newly created role of UK managing partner. The role, which comes into effect on 1 April 2025, is Clifton’s latest in 25 years at the agency. He was named head of commercial in 2018 after stints as head of City investment and head of central London offices. Tim Robinson, head of commercial consultancy, will step up to become head of commercial. Robinson has spent 30 years at Knight Frank and has been head of West End offices for 10 years, head of property asset management and head of commercial consultancy. William Beardmore-Gray, Knight Frank’s senior partner and group chair, said: “Stephen’s extensive experience, collaborative leadership style and passion for Knight Frank means he is exceptionally well suited to the role of our first UK managing partner. “Tim Robinson is an outstanding operator and leader with a breadth of experience in both transactional and consultancy roles. He will be an exceptional successor.”