Mitchell appointed Napier & Blakeley International Chairman
HIGHLY regarded property executive Peter Mitchell has been appointed non-executive chairman of Napier & Blakeley International.
Napier & Blakeley managing director Alastair Walker said the appointment is part of the group’s continued expansion into Asia.
“Peter brings to N&B a huge array of skills and contacts and as a lawyer has worked in due diligence throughout Asia in the past. His understanding of the Asian property market is second to none.
“He also has extensive networks in all major Asian economies and a deep understanding of their cultures and business practices,” he added.
Walker said Napier & Blakeley has worked for Singaporean clients for over two decades and have actively been involved in the region for almost 10 years.
“We have provided technical due diligence for around 75% of all international property investors coming into Australia, and formalising Peter’s involvement via his chairmanship will strengthen the links to these and other international investors and facilitate the development of greater capability to provide TDD services to them, as well as outbound Australian clients within Asia itself, pushing to Europe,” Walker continued.
Mitchell was most recently CEO of APREA in Singapore, having developed the association from a small 40-member body to almost 200 members globally. Continue reading
The firm has leased 605 sqm of space, occupying the whole of Level 8 in the 16-level building.
The move will bring Napier & Blakeley into the heart of Sydney’s financial district, closer to its clients, and importantly really centrally located for their expanding workforce.
Napier & Blakeley’s managing director Alastair Walker said the Company had been in residence in Kent Street for 13 years and it was time for a change.
“Although we have taken a slightly smaller space, there has been immense change in technology over that time, which has allowed us to have substantially more seats providing space for our continued expansion. We are looking forward the next few years of further growth and to really bringing on our range of services, including our new NB Emancium offerings, to the market,” Walker said.
Published on the Property Review Website
22 January 2015