Knight Frank has made key changes to its leadership team as the business continues to  focus on its strategic growth ambitions. 

Dominic Long, who has been Knight Frank Partner and Managing Director, Queensland for more than three years, will return to his home state of Victoria to take on the role of Knight Frank Partner,  Managing Director, Victoria.  

He will replace James Templeton, who is stepping down from his role as Managing Director, Victoria,  after leading the Victorian business for more than 12 years, to focus purely on driving Knight Frank’s industrial strategy as Partner, National Head of Industrial.  

In 2021 Mr Long relocated from Melbourne to Brisbane to lead Knight Frank’s Queensland business,  following roles spanning more than 20 years collectively at Cushman and Wakefield as Managing  Director of Commercial Real Estate in Victoria and Managing Director of the Savills’ Victorian office.  

He is leaving Knight Frank’s Queensland business in a solid position for the future after overseeing its  steady growth for the past three years, including the opening of two new offices in the state – on the  Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. 

Knight Frank’s Brisbane team has also recently relocated to an impressive new office at 12 Creek  Street, moving from level 3 to level 22, to a larger and more efficient floor plate that enables the  business to provide a more professional, high-tech environment for staff and our visiting clients.  

Justin Bond will replace Dominic Long as Managing Director, Queensland, joining Knight Frank’s National Executive Committee. He will also continue to lead Knight Frank’s Queensland Capital  Markets business and manage divestments of Institutional assets in Brisbane and across Australia.  

Justin joined Knight Frank in 2007 as an assistant valuer and has become one of the business’s most  successful sales agents, having negotiated approximately $6 billion in transactions across the country  on behalf of national and international clients. 

The leadership changes will come into effect on October 1. 

Knight Frank Chief Executive Officer James Patterson said the leadership changes were aligned  with Knight Frank Australia’s strategic growth ambitions, which included a heightened focus on  industrial as one of the strongest sectors of the Australian market. 

“James Templeton has been with Knight Frank for over 20 years, and his extensive experience in the  industrial sector, which has experienced major growth in recent years, will see our team continue to  expand and provide our clients with the best service in this space,” he said. 

“During his time managing our Victorian office, James has displayed extraordinary leadership,  including guiding the local team through the challenges presented during COVID. 

“In Queensland Dominic Long has led our business through transformational change, overseeing the  Brisbane business as it went from strength to strength over the past three years, and being  instrumental in an expansion, with the opening of two new offices in the state. 

“Given his extensive recent experience in the Victorian commercial property market spanning more  than two decades, Dominic has a wealth of knowledge and solid networks in the state and will hit the  ground running in managing our Melbourne office, driving its growth and working very closely with James Templeton. 

“He is very client centric, and highly regarded in the industry and will be a strong leader in Victoria, as he has proven to be in Queensland. 

“Justin has also demonstrated strong leadership qualities since he was promoted to National Head of  Capital Markets two years ago, and will move seamlessly into his new position as head of our  Queensland business. 

“He is a valued member of our Queensland leadership team, and is highly respected by staff and the  broader real estate industry. Whilst leading the Queensland business, Justin will also continue to deliver on his key strengths as a formidable Institutional agent.” 

Mr Long said he was excited to be returning to Melbourne to lead Knight Frank’s Victorian office. 

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Brisbane, where I have led a high-performing and talented team  over several years in a rapidly-growing market,” he said. 

“I have been overwhelmed by the support received from the local team and clients in Queensland, but  I look forward to this next chapter that will see me return home to Victoria and work with the  Melbourne team to expand and improve our service offering in the state.” 

Mr Bond said he was looking forward to taking on a more diverse role at Knight Frank. 

“Brisbane’s commercial property market continues to offer abundant opportunities, driven by ongoing  population growth and significant public and private sector infrastructure projects,” he said.

“The city is undergoing a positive transformation which is leading to supply constraints in both  residential and commercial markets, and an increase in demand from interstate and international  investors.  

“Many investors are viewing Brisbane as Australia’s top city for growth. I anticipate Brisbane will be a very different city when it’s time to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and I am looking  forward to being part of its evolution. 

“I’m excited to lead a tremendous brand and continue to work with talented people to enhance our  culture, expand our business and deliver exceptional client service.” 

Mr Templeton said he was looking forward to continuing to focus on the industrial market. 

“The industrial sector is a sector I have extensive experience in and have been passionate about,” he  said. 

“The industrial market has normalised this year after experiencing very strong growth for several  years, but it is still one of the most sought after for investors. 

“Now, more than ever, our clients need solid advice and guidance in the market, and we are excited to  continue to be a trusted advisor. 

“Our teams are strong around Australia, and we look forward to continuing to grow.”

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