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Tim Robinson Named Next UK Managing Partner at Knight Frank

Knight Frank has announced that Tim Robinson will become its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton when he retires from the partnership in March 2027. Robinson will take up the position in April 2027 following a formal internal election process.

Robinson, who has spent more than 30 years with Knight Frank, is currently Head of Commercial. He has overseen the commercial business through a challenging market period, delivering record revenue and profit, and expanding consultancy and recurring income streams.

As UK Managing Partner, Robinson will lead 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, the outgoing UK Managing Partner, joined Knight Frank in 2000 and has 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 is now under way, allowing Robinson to work closely with Clifton and colleagues across the business to continue delivering Knight Frank’s long-term strategy.

This leadership change is relevant to UK letting agents and inventory clerks as it signals continuity and ongoing development in Knight Frank’s residential and commercial property services.