Knight Frank launches new division in MEA, appoints head: Global property consultancy Knight Frank has tapped James Wrenn (LinkedIn) to lead the firm’s newly launched hotel and leisure capital markets division in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), according to a press release(pdf). Based in Dubai, Wrenn will advise clients on M&As of hospitality assets, joint ventures, and cross-border investments, and focus on bringing international hospitality assets to regional buyers.

Wrenn has over 17 years of experience in hospitality investment across MEA and Europe. Prior to joining Knight Frank, he served as head of capital markets for MENA at Colliers, and has worked at both Savills and Cushman and Wakefield.

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