Knight Frank India, the country's premium real estate consultancy, has appointed Harry Chaplin Rogers as Director of International Capital Markets. Known for his expertise in capital market strategies, he will lead the company's efforts to help international and domestic clients in identifying and evaluating unique investment opportunities within the Indian real estate capital markets ranging from developing entry, expansion, and divestment strategies. He will play a critical role in connecting offshore capital requirements with Indian real estate client base.
Further, as part of Knight Frank's global capital markets network that is a combination of Knight Frank and Berkadia, a leading capital advisory specialist in the USA owned by Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies, he will partner with clients right from the initial stages of their transaction by exploring funding options across the capital stack.
Harry Chaplin-Rogers, Director of International Capital Markets, on his appointment said, "The Indian real estate market presents an exciting opportunity for both global and domestic funds, being one of the world's most stable economies with consistently high growth rates. Recent growth in office, warehousing, logistics, and other core and non-core sectors, combined with a strong mid to long-term economic outlook, offers a wealth of opportunities for both global and domestic investors to adopt a positive stance towards investments in India. I am delighted to join Knight Frank, a truly global company renowned for its longstanding client relationships with an unparalleled track record spanning over a century."
Harry will lead the International Capital Markets business, structuring transactions for Indian investment managers and offshore investors in India. He brings a wealth of experience from international markets, particularly London, England, where he worked extensively in investment and asset management during his recent tenures. His work there included spearheading transactions in both commercial and residential assets, personally assisting his company in transacting on deals worth over US$300 million in the last 3 years.
Shishir Baijal, Chairman & Managing Director of Knight Frank India, has expressed the significance of Harry's appointment saying, "India is one of the fastest growing large economies globally, and is expected to be the third largest by GDP by 2030. It is increasingly recognized as an attractive investment destination for both global and domestic investors, owing to its robust domestic consumption, long-term economic stability, and extensive infrastructural development. Moreover, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors are inclined towards diversifying their portfolios geographically to mitigate risks. In this context, India, with its strong fundamentals, offers a viable opportunity. I look forward to collaborating with Harry to showcase to global investors the potential of investing in India."
