Knight Frank appoints Vivian Liao as Head of Global Portfolio Solutions, Asia-Pacific

Knight Frank has appointed Vivian Liao as head of global portfolio solutions (GPS), Asia-Pacific. This appointment highlights the firm's strategic hiring across its Occupier platform and its continued commitment to providing best-in-class real estate advisory services for multinational corporations in the region.

Vivian joins the firm with an extensive background in the occupier real estate sector, having held senior roles at CBRE and JLL. With over 15 years of experience working in regional markets teams and managing large-scale multinational clients’ portfolios for Asia-Pacific and EMEA, she brings significant experience to Knight Frank’s highly integrated service offering.

In her new role, Vivian will lead Knight Frank’s Global Portfolio Solutions service across Asia-Pacific, prioritising value-driven solutions that improve portfolio performance and support corporate clients in achieving their long-term real estate goals. She will lead strategic efforts to deepen client relationships, drive innovation, and ensure consistent service excellence across key markets.

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Vivian’s appointment comes at a time of significant growth for Knight Frank’s Global Portfolio Solutions team and on the back of some of the largest portfolio instructions in Asia-Pacific. As a result, Vivian will lead an account platform that is now represented across Australia, Greater China, New Zealand, Malaysia, India, and Singapore.

Tim Armstrong, global head, occupier strategy and solutions, says, “Vivian’s appointment reflects Knight Frank’s focus on building a strong team and delivering comprehensive solutions for clients with complex real estate needs in Asia-Pacific. Her experience across all facets of occupier strategy and her track record of managing complex, international portfolios will be invaluable as we continue to build our capabilities and support our clients’ ambitions throughout the region.”

Vivian adds, “It is exciting to join a team with such strong momentum across Asia-Pacific. I look forward to working alongside our colleagues and clients to deliver solutions that align with their strategic goals, and to support Knight Frank’s continued growth in global portfolio management.”