Knight Frank Appoints Apac Head Global Portfolio Solutions

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Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Vivian Liao as the head of its global portfolio solutions for Asia Pacific (Apac). With this new role, Liao will lead Knight Frank’s global portfolio solutions service for the region, prioritizing the provision of value-driven solutions that enhance portfolio performance and support corporate clients in achieving their long-term real estate objectives. According to the firm, this appointment highlights Knight Frank’s commitment to building a strong team and offering comprehensive solutions to clients with complex real estate requirements in Apac. Tim Armstrong, Knight Frank’s global head of occupier strategy and solutions, stated that Vivian’s appointment is part of the company’s focus on providing outstanding services to clients in Apac. Liao joins Knight Frank from CBRE, where she served as the director of transaction management and account lead for Apac and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She had joined CBRE at the end of 2022 and has over 12 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to that, she had been with JLL for more than a decade.