Knight Frank Names Chris Davis as Group Chief Financial Officer

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Chris Davis as Group Chief Financial Officer and the newest member of the Group Executive Board.

Davis brings more than 24 years of international leadership experience to the role, including multiple CFO appointments, board positions and a decade as an equity Partner. He previously served as Knight Frank’s Interim Group CFO and as a member of the Group Executive Board, giving him a strong understanding of the firm’s operations and strategic priorities.

In his new role, following a competitive selection process, Davis will lead Knight Frank’s global finance function, with a focus on supporting profitable growth and delivering value across the firm.

Extensive Leadership Experience

Before returning to the Group CFO role, Davis held CFO positions at Marlet Property Group and G.Network, among others. He has also served as Chief Restructuring Officer and Board Director at Hilding Anders.

Earlier in his career, Davis spent time as an equity Partner at AlixPartners and THM Partners, where he developed a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to leadership.

His experience across finance, restructuring, commercial strategy and board-level leadership is expected to support Knight Frank as it enters its next phase of growth.

Davis will undergo a transitional period ahead of formally assuming the role. The process is intended to facilitate an orderly handover while allowing him to work closely with colleagues across the Partnership on the continued implementation of Knight Frank’s long-term global strategy.

Leadership Perspective

William Beardmore-Gray, Senior Partner and Group Chair of Knight Frank, said: “Chris has already demonstrated an excellent understanding of our business and shown impressive leadership ability. He brings a strong track record of CFO experience and is well positioned to steer Knight Frank into its next chapter of growth.”

Commenting on his appointment, Chris Davis, Group Chief Financial Officer at Knight Frank, said: “This is an exciting time to be stepping into the role of Group CFO at Knight Frank. The role is evolving, requiring an increasingly sophisticated understanding of data-led decision-making and commercial forecasting. Knight Frank is primed for growth and I am looking forward to helping deliver this.”

Davis’s appointment strengthens Knight Frank’s senior leadership team as the global property consultancy continues to focus on growth, financial performance and data-led commercial decision-making across its international operations.