Knight Frank is making some leadership changes with Dominic Long to head up the Victorian office.
The Announcement:
Knight Frank has made key changes to its leadership team, effective from October 1.
Dominic Long, who has been Knight Frank Partner and Managing Director, Queensland for more than three years, will return to his home state of Victoria to take on the role of Knight Frank Partner, Managing Director, Victoria.
He will replace James Templeton, who is stepping down from his role as Managing Director, Victoria, after leading the Victorian business for more than 12 years, to focus purely on driving Knight Frank’s industrial strategy as Partner, National Head of Industrial.
Justin Bond will replace Dominic Long as Managing Director, Queensland, joining Knight Frank’s National Executive Committee. He will also continue to lead Knight Frank’s Queensland Capital Markets business and manage divestments of Institutional assets in Brisbane and across Australia.
Knight Frank Chief Executive Officer James Patterson said the leadership changes were aligned with Knight Frank Australia’s strategic growth ambitions, which included a heightened focus on industrial as one of the strongest sectors of the Australian market.
“James Templeton has been with Knight Frank for over 20 years, and his extensive experience in the industrial sector, which has experienced major growth in recent years, will see our team continue to expand and provide our clients with the best service in this space,” Mr Patterson said.
“During his time managing our Victorian office, James has displayed extraordinary leadership, including guiding the local team through the challenges presented during COVID.
“In Queensland Dominic Long has led our business through transformational change, overseeing the Brisbane business as it went from strength to strength over the past three years, and being instrumental in an expansion, with the opening of two new offices in the state.
“Justin has also demonstrated strong leadership qualities since he was promoted to National Head of Capital Markets two years ago, and will move seamlessly into his new position as head of our Queensland business.”
Mr Long said he was excited to be returning to Melbourne to lead Knight Frank’s Victorian office.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Brisbane, where I have led a high-performing and talented team over several years in a rapidly-growing market,” he said.
“I have been overwhelmed by the support received from the local team and clients in Queensland, but I look forward to this next chapter that will see me return home to Victoria and work with the Melbourne team to expand and improve our service offering in the state.”
Source: Knight Frank
