Knight Frank has appointed Dan Dixon as Head of Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific, highlighting the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its expertise for investors in the region.
Based in Singapore, Mr Dixon will lead the firm’s capital markets activities across Asia-Pacific, connecting regional capital to cross-border investment opportunities and global capital flows.
He takes up his new role effective 1 September.
With 10 years in Knight Frank’s London capital markets team, Mr Dixon has advised sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, and institutional investors on major transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and capital raising mandates.
Many of these have been complex, high-value, and international in scope, including advising British Land and GIC on raising approximately US$800 million of JV capital for a City of London office tower development from Modon.
He has also advised M&G on raising approximately US$100 million of JV capital for a West End London office development from Nomura, and advised Magnificent Hotels / Shun Ho on the US$50 million acquisition of a hotel development.
Craig Shute, CEO, Asia-Pacific, Knight Frank, says the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the region.
“Dan takes on the role at a time of change and opportunity in Asia-Pacific capital markets,” Mr Shute said.
“The region continues to attract significant international investor interest, while Asian sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors are actively seeking global diversification opportunities.
“Dan’s experience bridges these two key market trends, giving Knight Frank an edge in capturing opportunities from both directions of capital flow. His skill in structuring complex cross-border deals ensures our clients receive advice and execution shaped to their needs.”
Mr Dixon is optimistic about the opportunities in the current market cycle.
“With Asian investors expanding overseas and global capital flowing into Asia-Pacific, cross-border activity is gathering pace, opening new pathways for connectivity and growth,” Mr Dixon said.
“Prime assets in key Asian gateway cities continue to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns, and Asian investors are becoming more sophisticated in diversifying globally. This is a timely moment in the cycle, full of opportunity and momentum for the market.”
The appointment reflects Knight Frank’s commitment to expanding its Asia-Pacific business and delivering even stronger client service across key markets.
Mr Dixon’s arrival follows the recent strengthening of Knight Frank’s Australian capital markets team with Rob Sewell, Partner, National Head of Institutional Sales, and Michael Kwok, Partner, National Head of Capital Markets.
This regional expansion forms part of Knight Frank’s global capital markets strategy, led by Nick Braybrook, Head of Global Capital Markets, who coordinates over 250 capital markets advisers worldwide to deliver collaborative, cross-border solutions for clients.
