Knight Frank appoints new senior sales associate in South Kensington
Knight Frank has appointed Rana Rizk as associate in its South Kensington office.
Joining Knight Frank in 2021, Rana gained valuable market experience in the firm’s Notting Hill office. Rizk returns to South Kensington having previously worked in the area for seven years at Foxtons.
In her new role at Knight Frank, Rizk will be part of the highly successful sales team in the firm’s South Kensington office, led by Rebecca Jane Higgins and alongside Jordanna Mancina [sales Manager] and Nicole Jackson [Negotiator]. She will be primarily focussed on advising clients on the sale and acquisition of prime properties across the area, playing a key role in Knight Frank’s expansion in this market.
Rizk commented: “Having grown up and previously worked in South Kensington, I am eager to leverage this deep understanding of the local market to provide exceptional service to our valued clients.
“It is with great excitement that I join an office in the midst of a remarkable growth phase, expanding my horizons beyond prime properties in South Kensington to encompass the broader Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea”.
Rebecca Jane Higgins, partner and head of South Kensington Sales, commented: “We have had a very strong few years in South Kensington, with excellent results for our clients, increased market share, and expansion of the team through a number of internal moves.
“We are committed to providing opportunities for career development across the Knight Frank network, so we are excited to welcome Rana from our Notting Hill office to further bolster the team. She comes with a fantastic track record and having worked in the South Kensington patch before; we know she will be a strong asset to the department as she offers first class service.”
John Pye announces trio of associate director appointments
Nottingham headquartered national auction house John Pye & Sons Ltd has announced three senior internal promotions; Alan Avery, commercial manager; Matt Ganner, head of IT; and Bruce Burton, financial controller, have all been promoted to the position of associate director with immediate effect.
The announcement comes as John Pye looks to capitalise on a solid period of growth, including its recent expansion into Europe, winning five new government and local authority tenders this year and developing existing services to meet client requirements. These appointments will bolster the senior management team, ensuring it is poised to manage and deliver on director and shareholders’ expectations.
Adam Pye, managing director at John Pye, said: “Matt Ganner Head of IT, Bruce Burton, Financial Controller and Alan Avery Commercial Manager, will join the other associate directors of Paul Hird Head of Government & Luxury, Mike Vitale Nottingham Site Manager and Charles Loake Joint Head of Business Assets.”
The appointments are recognition of Alan, Matt and Bruce’s added value to the business across commerce, IT and finance, and their proven desire to maximise returns to the company and deliver on customer expectations.
Pye continued: “The business is moving rapidly and expanding almost monthly – we have just hit the £100m in sales in a year milestone. We know the business needs an effective forward-thinking senior management structure to oversee this growth and all three will be pivotal in helping us reach our goals.”
Avery, who joined the firm in 2017, commented: “To see and be part of a growing thriving company is an absolute privilege. The Board and company have provided me with a huge amount of support since joining the business and I’m extremely grateful for all the development I’ve received. I hope to continue making a positive contribution as John Pye goes from strength to strength.”
Burton is a chartered accountant and an active member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). As financial controller, he works under the finance director with a team of ten direct reports and oversees the daily running of the finance department. Through his experience, Bruce has been key in implementing continuous improvement within the finance team, driving efficiencies, embracing software and automation, plus building a team with the right skill set with the ability to continually develop.
Burton said of his new post: “It is a great privilege to be appointed associate director alongside Alan and Matt. Myself and the finance team have worked tirelessly and made significant progress since my arrival, and this is huge recognition for all our efforts.”
Ganner added: “Having worked for the company for 10 years and being part of its incredible growth, I’m delighted that I’ll now be playing a more integral strategy-based role. I’m looking forward to taking the business forward and pushing the IT team and innovations to a new level.”
Crest Nicholson appoints finance director
Crest Nicholson has announced the appointment of William Floydd as Group finance director designate with effect from 13 November 2023. Bill will join the board of the company from that date. He will succeed Duncan Cooper, who is stepping down from the position as announced on 11 July 2023, following a short handover period.
Bill is a chartered accountant. His most recent roles were as chief financial officer at Watches of Switzerland Group PLC, Rank Group PLC and Experian Group PLC, UK and Ireland Region.
Iain Ferguson, chairman, commented: “Bill has extensive experience as a chief financial officer within the public listed company environment. We very much look forward to working with him.”
Floydd added: “I am looking forward to joining Crest Nicholson and working with the Board and wider team.”
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