Mumbai: Knight Frank has appointed Shipra Tewari as Director within its Global Portfolio Solutions (GPS) team in India, strengthening the firm’s occupier services and corporate real estate advisory capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-growing office markets.
Shipra Tewari returns to Knight Frank after a stint with Godrej, where she worked on developing the group’s managed office solutions platform for Godrej Ventures, the conglomerate’s real estate private equity business investing institutional capital in Indian markets.
Prior to that, she spent five years at Knight Frank, advising major occupier clients on portfolio strategy, transaction management, and workplace solutions across India.
Her appointment further strengthens Knight Frank’s India occupier services platform, which spans transaction management, portfolio advisory, flexible workplace strategy, and a Centre of Excellence hub in Bengaluru. The India business also works closely with Knight Frank’s wider Asia-Pacific GPS network, which includes transaction management hubs across Australia, Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and Southeast Asia.
Commenting on the appointment, Tim Armstrong, Global Head of Occupier Strategy and Solutions, Knight Frank, said, “India is central to our growth strategy across Asia-Pacific. We are seeing strong and sustained demand from global corporates building and expanding their operations in India, seeking an advisor who combines deep local knowledge with genuine global reach. Shipra’s return strengthens a team that is already delivering for major clients in this market, and her experience on both the corporate and landlord side gives her a perspective that is hard to find.”
Viral Desai, International Partner and Senior Executive Director, Occupier Strategy & Solutions, Industrial & Logistics, Capital Markets and Retail Agency, added, “India’s office market has witnessed an extraordinary phase of sustained, high-velocity growth, and Knight Frank has consistently been at the forefront, delivering differentiated, future-ready solutions that are both strategic and deeply client-centric. Our office transaction team has played a pivotal role in shaping this momentum through insight-led advisory and execution excellence. Shipra’s appointment marks a decisive step in further elevating our capabilities. Her proven expertise in building enduring client relationships, combined with an unwavering commitment to service excellence, will significantly strengthen our platform as we continue to set higher benchmarks for quality, trust, and long-term value creation for our clients.”
