Knight Frank Hires Asia Workplace Strategist
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Knight Frank appointed an Asia Pacific lead for the workplace and strategic consulting amidst unprecedented transformation of employee conditions driven by the ongoing pandemic.
Samarth Kasturia joins Knight Frank in the new role, according to a statement, based in the firm’s regional headquarter in Singapore.
A trained architect with a Master’s degree in finance and investment, Kasturia has over a decade of consulting experience specializing in workplace and real estate strategy. He has previously advised numerous global firms including Royal Dutch Shell, Standard Chartered Bank, Total SA, Novartis, British Petroleum, Nestlé, Maersk, Uber and Facebook.
Demand for workplace strategy has increased as corporates look for ways to right-size their offices toward a future that integrates an increased need for collaboration, well-being, and flexibility, said Tim Armstrong, APAC head of occupier services & commercial agency.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new role Samarth Kasturia has been appointed to at Knight Frank?
What is the new role Samarth Kasturia has been appointed to at Knight Frank?
Samarth Kasturia has been appointed as the Asia Pacific lead for workplace and strategic consulting. This new position aims to address the significant changes in employee conditions due to the ongoing pandemic.
Q.Where will Samarth Kasturia be based in his new role?
Where will Samarth Kasturia be based in his new role?
Samarth Kasturia will be based in Singapore, operating from Knight Frank's regional headquarters there. This location supports his focus on the Asia Pacific region for the firm.
Q.Why has the demand for workplace strategy increased among corporations?
Why has the demand for workplace strategy increased among corporations?
Corporates are seeking ways to right-size their offices to align with a future that demands more collaboration, employee well-being, and flexibility. The ongoing pandemic has driven this need for transformation in employee conditions.
Q.What is Samarth Kasturia's professional background and previous experience?
What is Samarth Kasturia's professional background and previous experience?
Samarth Kasturia is a trained architect with a Master's degree in finance and investment, boasting over a decade of consulting experience. He has previously advised global firms like Royal Dutch Shell and Standard Chartered Bank on workplace and real estate strategy.
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