Track2Realty: After 17 long year with Knight Frank, Pranay Vakil has decided to retire. The Indian business has gone from strength to strength under his leadership, increasing employee numbers from an initial 10 to over 800 and opening 7 offices across the Country and with more planned.
Nick Thomlinson, Group Chairman commented: “Pranay and I set up the business in 1995 and his unrivalled knowledge of the Indian property market and enthusiasm has ensured that Knight Frank is now a market leading firm across India. On behalf of the Knight Frank group we thank him for his continued dedication to the company and we wish him the very best for the future.
Pranab Datta will succeed Pranay as Chairman having been Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the firm for over five years when he spearheaded the growth and expansion of the firm.
“Shishir Baijal will join us in October as Country Head and Managing Director, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. He will also concentrate on business development, ensuring the company is best placed for the challenges that lie ahead. With his experience, and the full support of the company, I am confident that the Indian business will go from strength to strength.”
