Knight Frank adds digital strategist to executive board

Knight Frank has appointed Kerensa Jennings to the group executive board as non-executive adviser, effective immediately. The firm said Jennings’ appointment demonstrates the significant weight placed on the effective integration of technology in group operations as a means of enhancing performance. Most recently, Jennings was director of data platforms at BT Group, with previous roles including chief executive of a digital social enterprise for the Royal Household based at Buckingham Palace, and head of strategic delivery at the BBC, with the design and implementation of a transformational digital strategy key to each of these positions. Since 2009 Jennings has served on a range of boards, including at commercial companies, social enterprises, charities and government committees. William Beardmore-Gray, senior partner and group chair at Knight Frank, said: “Kerensa brings a wealth of invaluable expertise in the strategically important field of digital transformation to Knight Frank, adding complementary skillsets to those of our actively engaged board. “As a business we are acutely aware of both the opportunities and disruptive forces presented by technology and AI advancements and aim to be at the forefront of embracing any digital product that enhances our team’s ability to operate and the service we deliver to clients. Futureproofing our business is key to its global strategy and we will continue to focus on the digital aspects of this mission under Kerensa’s expert guidance.” Photo © Kerensa Jennings