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Tim Robinson Named Next UK Managing Partner at Knight Frank

Tim Robinson has been appointed as the next UK Managing Partner at Knight Frank, succeeding Stephen Clifton, who will retire from the partnership in March 2027. Robinson will formally assume the role in April 2027, following a transition period.

Robinson, who has spent over 30 years with Knight Frank, was elected to the position through a formal internal process. He is currently Head of Commercial at the property consultancy, where he has led the commercial business during a period of market volatility, delivering record revenue and profit, and expanding consultancy and recurring income streams. His leadership has coincided with significant regulatory changes in the property sector.

As UK Managing Partner, Robinson will oversee Knight Frank’s residential and commercial operations across its network of 79 UK offices. He will also become Chair of the UK Board and remain a member of the Group Executive Board.

Stephen Clifton joined Knight Frank in 2000, developed his career within the capital markets division, and led the commercial business for seven years. He was appointed UK Managing Partner in 2025, a role created to strengthen leadership across the company’s UK operations.

A transition period will begin ahead of Robinson’s formal appointment, allowing him to work with Clifton and colleagues on the continued delivery of Knight Frank’s long-term strategy. The leadership change comes as the property sector faces increasing regulatory pressure and market uncertainty.

The appointment represents continuity in leadership, with Robinson having been part of the senior management team for several years. Both leaders will work together during the interim period to ensure operational stability across Knight Frank’s UK network.