Flexible workspace operator Workspace Group has appointed Julian Stocks from Knight Frank as non-executive director, effective 1 January 2027.
Stocks, who has more than 38 years of property experience, is currently a proprietary partner and head of professional services at Knight Frank, where he sits on the commercial board and has managerial responsibility for its property asset management business
Stocks, who will retire from his role at Knight Frank on 31 March 2027, began his career at Jones Lang LaSalle and subsequently served as managing director of Tishman Speyer’s UK business and a senior partner at Deloitte Real Estate. Upon his appointment, Stocks will join the company’s nominations committee.
Duncan Owen, chairman of Workspace Group, said: “I am delighted that Julian is joining the board. He will bring wide ranging real estate transactions and asset management experience, which are important to delivering on our strategy. His skills and experience complement our existing board and will support Workspace to maximise its full potential.”
Stocks added: “I am excited to join the board of Workspace, a pioneer in flexible space and a business I have always admired. They have a strong and well-regarded portfolio of properties across London, and I look forward to bringing my 38 years of London real estate experience to contribute to Workspace’s long-term success.”
