SINGAPORE, December 16, 2025 — Knight Frank has appointed Kristin Hay as Chief People Officer, Asia-Pacific, expanding her leadership remit alongside her existing role as Chief People Officer for Australia. As part of the appointment, Hay will also take a seat on the firm’s Asia-Pacific Board.
The move reflects Knight Frank’s focus on strengthening its people and culture strategy across the region as it continues to build a more connected and high-performing Asia-Pacific business.
Hay brings more than 30 years of experience in People & Culture, including over 15 years living and working across Asia, combining global best practice with deep regional insight. She joined Knight Frank more than five years ago and has since played a key role in reshaping the firm’s workplace culture in Australia.
During her tenure, Hay has led initiatives to modernise people systems and technology, enhance reward frameworks, and promote more human-centred ways of working aimed at improving employee experience and engagement.
Craig Shute, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific at Knight Frank, said the expanded role recognises Hay’s impact and leadership capabilities. “Kristin has had a significant positive impact in Australia, and we are delighted to extend her leadership across Asia-Pacific,” Shute said. “Her appointment strengthens our ability to build a connected, high-performing regional business. I’m pleased to welcome her to the Asia-Pacific Board and look forward to the meaningful progress she will help drive for our people and our partnership.”
In her expanded role, Hay will work closely with leadership teams across Asia-Pacific to support talent development, strengthen collaboration across markets, and foster inclusive workplace cultures. “I’m looking forward to working closely with our teams across Asia-Pacific to strengthen pathways for talent, build deeper connections, and support a culture where everyone can thrive,” Hay said.
The appointment underscores Knight Frank’s broader commitment to building long-term value through its people, ensuring employees across the region have the environment, tools and support needed to succeed while reinforcing the firm’s purpose of creating life-changing connections for people and places.