James Hodgetts brings more than 26 years of Middle East real estate experience to his role as Partner at Knight Frank. He advises multinational occupiers on using their real estate portfolios to improve flexibility, productivity, cost efficiency and long-term value.
His expertise spans corporate real estate advisory, from workplace strategy and portfolio planning to commercial real estate transactions. James works with clients across the banking, energy, legal and government sectors, supporting leasing, transaction management and large-scale workplace transformation.
Known for his analytical approach, James helps organisations identify opportunities to reduce costs, mitigate risk and future-proof their real estate operations. He is also a Board Member of CoreNet’s Middle East Chapter.
Notable Experience
• Led complex leasing and letting mandates for organisations including HSBC, BP, Deutsche Bank, Citi and Shell
• Advised multinational occupiers on strategies to improve workplace flexibility, productivity and cost efficiency
• Supported organisations with portfolio optimisation and major workplace transformation initiatives
• Contributes to regional industry leadership through CoreNet’s Middle East Chapter
His expertise spans corporate real estate advisory, from workplace strategy and portfolio planning to commercial real estate transactions. James works with clients across the banking, energy, legal and government sectors, supporting leasing, transaction management and large-scale workplace transformation.
Known for his analytical approach, James helps organisations identify opportunities to reduce costs, mitigate risk and future-proof their real estate operations. He is also a Board Member of CoreNet’s Middle East Chapter.
Notable Experience
• Led complex leasing and letting mandates for organisations including HSBC, BP, Deutsche Bank, Citi and Shell
• Advised multinational occupiers on strategies to improve workplace flexibility, productivity and cost efficiency
• Supported organisations with portfolio optimisation and major workplace transformation initiatives
• Contributes to regional industry leadership through CoreNet’s Middle East Chapter
