Knight Frank Hong Kong today announces the appointment of Dr Travis Huggins as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Greater China based in Hong Kong, effective 7 October 2024. Travis will report to Craig Shute, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Greater China. In his new role, Travis will oversee the Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Office Administration teams in Greater China. He will also join the Greater China Executive Board.
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Travis joins Knight Frank with extensive experience in finance and business expansion. His expertise spans technology, business consulting, property, telecommunication, and banking industries. Prior to joining Knight Frank, he served as the Asia Finance Director of City Facilities Management (HKG) Limited, where he led a highly skilled finance, analytics, and shared services team of over 50 professionals across Asia. Before that, he held several regional senior finance roles in multinational corporations in Hong Kong and Melbourne, including Woods Bagot, Riot Games, Arcadis, Telstra, and National Australia Bank.
Travis holds an Executive Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and was elected Chair of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in Hong Kong in 2018. He is a native English speaker, fluent in Putonghua, and proficient in French and Cantonese. Passionate about nurturing the younger generation, he provided mentorship to students at the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Melbourne.
Dr Travis Huggins, COO of Knight Frank Greater China, commented, “This new position presents me with an exciting opportunity to join Knight Frank and collaborate with the Greater China Executive Board and the teams to advance the company’s priorities. Embracing innovation and empowering our people to make a difference is pivotal to driving sustainable growth in this increasingly complex environment. I am enthusiastic about bringing in my multicultural background to cultivate a work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), creating a strong foundation for continued success.”
Craig Shute, CEO of Knight Frank Greater China, said, “I am excited to welcome Travis to the team. Travis has served in leadership roles at both multinational corporations and prominent industry associations. I am confident that his business acumen, in-depth knowledge of finance, extensive stakeholder management, and the ability to resolve complex business issues while growing businesses sustainably will make him an invaluable addition to the Knight Frank team.”