Knight Frank appoints new chief in occupier team

Knight Frank has promoted Ross Criddle to chief operating officer in its global occupier strategy and solutions business. Based at Knight Frank’s global headquarters in London, Criddle will be responsible for “fostering collaboration” across borders with teams worldwide and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class advisory services to corporate clients. He brings more than 23 years of industry experience to the role, including a decade of experience from Knight Frank’s Hong Kong office and five leading its global portfolio solutions teams across EMEA and APAC from London. Tim Armstrong, global head of occupier strategy and solutions at Knight Frank, said: “Ross’s appointment as chief operating officer reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivating and bringing together the very best talent to support our occupier clients globally. Ross combines regional expertise with global insight underscoring his exceptional ability to navigate complex real estate challenges and drive innovative solutions for multinational occupiers. His extensive experience, leadership acumen, and deep understanding of diverse markets position him perfectly to strengthen our platform and drive its growth in an ever-evolving real estate landscape.” Criddle added: “This is an exciting time for Knight Frank, as we continue to expand and enhance our occupier platform globally. I am committed to building on the firm’s strong foundation of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value and strategic solutions to our clients. By leveraging our global expertise and deep market insights, I am confident that we can navigate the challenges of an evolving real estate landscape and seize new opportunities for growth.”