Family-owned property business Knight Property Group has appointed James Barrack Jnr as a director.
Barrack Jnr is the son of co-founder and chairman James Barrack and grandson of co-founder Hamish Barrack.
He joins the company’s board having previously spent time working for JLL and niche specialist real estate consultancy Alternative Real Estate Advisors (AREA).
In his new role, he will based in Knight’s Edinburgh office and will lead business development in the company’s established Scottish market. He will also play a key role in expanding Knight Property Group’s footprint into new UK regional markets.
Howard Crawshaw, managing director of Knight Property Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome James Jnr to the board. His proven expertise, entrepreneurial mindset and strong track record in the property sector will be invaluable as we accelerate our growth and take Knight Property Group into its next era. This appointment also marks a proud milestone, with a third generation of the Barrack family stepping into a leadership role, carrying forward the trusted personable vision to the business that both Hamish and James Snr have championed before him.”
Barrack Jnr added: “I am excited to be joining Knight Property Group at such a pivotal stage in its journey. Building on the strong foundations established by my grandfather, father and the wider Knight team, I look forward to bringing my experience to drive our expansion beyond Scotland and help deliver our long-term vision for growth, diversification and sustainability.”
