Knight Frank has appointed Ian Tew as the firm’s new head of office in Newcastle.
Tew replaces Peter Bowden, who has led the Newcastle office for almost 12 years. Bowden will continue in his current role in Knight Frank’s property and asset management team, before retiring later in the year.
Tew, who is a partner and heads up the the building consultancy and project management team at Knight Frank in Newcastle, began his commercial property career at DTZ and has 28 years’ experience as a chartered building surveyor. He has spent the past 24 years at Knight Frank helping to establish the firm’s UK building consultancy service.
Bowden said: “As we prepare to start the new financial year, it is right that I hand over the head of office role, whilst I continue with the day job, so that business planning for the next year is carried-out by those taking things forward. I’m absolutely delighted to say that Ian will pick up the reins and I know all of the team will give him their full support because that is the way in this office. No politics, no factions, just bloody good, skilful people doing a fantastic job across the board.”
Tew added: “Peter will be a hard act to follow – he is a much-loved leader and colleague and known for his astute decision making, warm approach to people, depth of knowledge and his ability to support his team well, no matter what the challenges that we encounter. I am excited for the journey ahead and looking forward to working closely with my colleagues to build on our success.”
