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New Knight Frank appointment in Russia

10 September 2008 

The international property consultant Knight Frank Russia & CIS announces the appointment of Valentin Stobetsky as the Director of its Office Real Estate Department and as a new Member of the Board of Directors.

Having held senior positions at both Russian and global companies, Valentin Stobetsky has a vast experience in the commercial real estate field including transaction management, construction and property management. Since 2005, Valentin Stobetsky worked at Intel Corporation UK Ltd. managing real estate transactions across EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Valentin also served as Vice President and head of Corporate Realty Services with Citigroup and managed Corporate Solutions Department with Jones Lang LaSalle.

Valentin Stobetsky graduated from Moscow State University of Railway Transport and has Certified Property Manager (IREM) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM Institute) designations. Valentin is also a member of Global Corporate Real Estate Network (CoreNet Global).

Commenting on Stobetsky’s appointment, Jeremy Oates, managing director of Knight Frank Russia & CIS said, "Valentin brings his unique experience on both the Russian and international commercial real estate markets. We think that hiring such strong professionals will help Knight Frank strengthen its leading positions on the Moscow and St. Petersburg commercial real estate markets and enable our Kiev subsidiary to reach new standards and achieve new goals."

"I will aim for further integration of the Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev professional teams. This will enable us to offer Russian and global clients excellent services in the real estate sector. Rich global expertise, local presence, a large number of successfully implemented projects as well as team spirit makes Knight Frank a unique company, which is fully in line with my professional interests and expertise," said Valentin Stobetsky.

Valentin Stobetsky will be responsible for all commercial real estate departments at Knight Frank Russia & CIS and the company's Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev subsidiaries. His responsibilities will include general operational management, implementation of a long-term strategy and further business development. In addition he will personally manage key clients accounts of Knight Frank Russia & CIS.

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