UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Will Pittt as senior director
Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the appointment of Will Pitt as senior director.
He joins the firm following a 20-year stint at Foxtons, where he held various roles, including head of private office and sales area director Central London.
He formed a part of the team that developed Foxton’s private office department, working with high-net-worth individuals and maintaining a broad industry network.
George Azar, chairman and CEO of UK Sotheby’s International Realty, commented: “Will brings with him an unparalleled level of expertise which has been established over two decades of hands-on experience in the prime London property market. He possesses an innate understanding of how to cater to the needs of high-net-worth individuals, which will drive our expansion aspirations and position us at the pinnacle of the market, attracting the most discerning clientele.”
Pitt commented: “The sheer global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is something I am very excited to be a part of. What truly attracted me to this role was the opportunity to redefine the London property market, driven by George’s inspiring vision for the company, and I am thrilled to play a role in expanding the brand’s presence in London – all the while being backed by such a wider global powerhouse.”
Knight Frank welcomes Dawn Findlay as associate
Dawn Findlay has joined Knight Frank’s Kensington residential sales team as an associate.
Findlay embarked on a career in property in 2018 and has spent the last five years gaining experience in prime central London having previously worked for Marsh & Parsons and Rokstone in Marylebone.
In her new role at Knight Frank, Findlay will be an integral part of the sales team at the firm’s Kensington office, led by James Pace. She will be primarily focussed on covering Prime and Super Prime sales across Kensington and Holland Park.
Findlay said: “I consider Knight Frank to be best in class within the industry. Their attention to detail and ability to develop long lasting relationships with clients is everything I strive to achieve in my own career.”
James Pace, head of Kensington sales at Knight Frank, commented: “I am excited to welcome Dawn to our thriving team here in Kensington. She comes with a fantastic track record, and I am confident that Dawn’s drive, knowledge and contacts will only strengthen our offering.”
Rob Trotter Joins Rettie & Co. as director of new business for letting
Rettie & Co. has appointed Rob Trotter as director of new business for letting, joining from DJ Alexander where he spent almost two decades, most recently as director of new business (Scotland).
Trotter said: “There is massive potential for the firm to grow the lettings side of the business, underpinned by Rettie’s unwavering commitment to relationship-driven customer service. It has been a big move for me, it is the only other firm I would have joined at this point in my career. The ethos that Simon Rettie, Neil Cunningham, and the team have built was a deciding factor.”
Cunningham added: “Lettings is a fast-growing division for us, and Rob adds the kind of high-level experience that will enable us to grow even more quickly, whilst maintaining our personal service where every landlord is given a named contact dedicated to everything from letting the property to maintaining it.”
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