Property industry veteran Mark Saw has been announced as the Executive Director and Head of Knight Frank Penang.

Mr Saw brings three decades of experiences in both the UK and Malaysia’s real estate professional services to the role, having previously held positions as a Chartered Surveyor, Registered Valuer, Estate Agent, as well as Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia.

At a glance: 

• Knight Frank Malaysia has appointed Mark Saw as the Executive Director and Head of Knight Frank Penang.
• Mr Saw joined the company in April during the Movement Control Order.
• He brings with him more than three decades of experience within the property industry.

He was awarded with “Property Manager of the Year” award in 2017 by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agent and Property Managers and was also instrumental in bringing to Penang its first branded residences as well as its first 5-star international hotel brand.

Speaking about the appointment, Knight Frank Malaysia Managing Director Sarkunan Subramaniam said Mr Saw possessed the specialised skills and competencies required to provide a broad spectrum of property consultancy services involving valuation, property management, property sales and leasing as well as research and consultancy.

Knight Frank Malaysia Managing Director Sarkunan Subramaniam. Source: Knight Frank Malaysia

“We are excited to have Mark on board," he said.

"I am confident that his wide experience and knowledge in the industry will be of immense value as we continue to strive to maintain our position as one of the leading property consultancy firms in the country.”

Mr Saw said he was "delighted" to take on the new role.

"I am looking forward to building on the current business of the Penang Office, especially on the Property Management portfolio and deliver impactful clients solutions," he said.

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