Knight Frank has bolstered its property and asset management (PAM) team with two new hires.
Ross Powell, who has almost 25 years’ experience in property technology delivery, has joined the firm from JLL as the new head of PAM systems, responsible for leading the development and implementation of the PAM team’s tech- and AI-powered property management solutions for asset owners.
Abi Labbett has also joined Knight Frank as a partner from CBRE, where she has spent the past eight years as a commercial asset management specialist. In her new role, Labbett will support estate and asset management clients throughout the full lifecycle of their portfolio, designing and implementing strategies to enhance the leasing and operational performance of standing assets across all commercial real estate sectors and all regions of the UK.
Michael Lewis, head of property and asset management at Knight Frank, said: “Ross and Abi bring extensive property and asset management expertise to Knight Frank. Their track records for the design and delivery of whole-lifecycle asset and property management strategies, as well as their commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to enhance asset performance, will support and enhance the PAM team’s existing skillset and propel our continued growth.
“At a time when asset owners and real estate investors are increasingly reliant on expert advisors to unlock the potential of new technologies to optimise operational performance, Ross and Abi will add a compelling new dynamic to our market leading team. We are excited to be working alongside them as we continue to help clients navigate this increasingly complex landscape.”
