Knight Frank Australia appoints Linda Rudd to board

Knight Frank Australia has appointed Linda Rudd, its national head of asset management services, to join the board of directors.

Linda will start her board responsibilities in September 2019. 

Linda has been with Knight Frank Australia for over seven years in the Asset Management Services (AMS) line of business.

She has over 15 years experience in the property industry. 

As part of a broader restructure, following the appointment of Rod Leaver as Chief Executive officer of Knight Frank Australia, it was recognised there was an opportunity to add different experience, and ways of thinking, to the Knight Frank board. 

“We are focused on building a customer centric and diverse business which takes a long-term growth view," Leaver said.

"This focus, paired with people who lead with a strong set of values, passion, mature thinking and diverse skill sets, really defines how we plan to move our business forward. Linda fits this profile and I have complete confidence she will add significant value to the board discussions. 

Linda Rudd, Partner noted Knight Frank encourages a sense of entrepreneurship amongst its employees.

"This environment, in addition to a great set of colleagues and clients, is why I am looking forward to working with the board, and making strategic, long term decisions for Knight Frank.”

Ms Rudd is a committee member for the Property Council of Australia and a Director of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. She joins the following Knight Frank Australia board members:

Board of Directors

Kevin Coppel                          Chair

Naseema Sparks                    Independent Director

Rod Leaver                             CEO 

Aaron McGhee                       COO/CFO 

Craig Dawson                         Head of Western Australia 
Linda Rudd                             National Head of AMS

James Templeton                   Head of Victoria