Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as UK managing partner from April 2027.
Robinson, who was appointed following a formal election process, has worked for Knight Frank for more than 30 years and as head of commercial he has led the business through challenging market conditions, delivering record revenue and profit while growing high-value consultancy and annuity income streams.
In his new role, Robinson will lead Knight Frank’s UK business, overseeing its residential and commercial operations and driving the strategic direction, governance and performance of the firm’s home market. He will also become chair of the UK board and remains a member of the group executive board.
Clifton, who was appointed UK managing partner in 2025, will retire from the partnership in March next year after 27 years with the firm.
William Beardmore-Gray, senior partner and group chair of Knight Frank, said: “Tim combines deep experience, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to Knight Frank’s values and culture. He is exceptionally well placed to lead our UK business through its next chapter. I would also like to thank Stephen for his outstanding contribution to the partnership. His leadership has helped strengthen our business, nurture future talent and reinforce the collaborative culture that remains central to Knight Frank’s success.”
Robinson added: “Knight Frank is an exceptional business, built on the strength of its people, the quality of its advice and the trust placed in us by our clients. I am incredibly proud to have been elected as the firm’s next UK managing partner. Stephen has overseen a period of significant progress for the UK business, helping to future-proof the partnership through strategic investment in data and technology, strengthening our culture of collaboration and developing the next generation of leaders. I look forward to working closely with him during the transition and building on these strong foundations as we continue to evolve our business and deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.”
