Knight Frank MENA welcomes Petri Mannila as Partner and Head of Prime Residential, UAE, to lead regional expansion and market growth
Knight Frank MENA is pleased to announce Petri Mannila’s appointment as Partner and Head of Prime Residential in the UAE. Petri will lead the Prime Residential sales team and focus on further enhancing the firm’s market-leading position in the prime residential sector.
With over 20 years of extensive experience in the real estate industry, Petri brings a wealth of knowledge in both development and the sales and marketing of residential properties. Before joining Knight Frank, Petri served as Head of Department (Luxury) at Penthouse.ae, powered by Metropolitan Premium Properties, where he successfully led his team to achieve over 2.5 billion dirhams in sales in a year. In addition to his leadership roles, Petri has operated his consultancies across Dubai, Monaco, and Helsinki, providing strategic insights into the luxury real estate market.
In his new role at Knight Frank MENA, Petri will lead and grow the Prime Residential sales team, with a clear focus on driving value for the firm’s clients. His appointment comes at a pivotal time, as Dubai’s residential market continues to experience unprecedented growth, solidifying the city’s position as a global luxury real estate hub. Petri’s leadership is expected to drive further growth within Knight Frank MENA’s Prime Residential sales team, enhancing the value provided to the firm’s clients in this rapidly expanding market.
Will McKintosh, Regional Partner and Head of Residential MENA, commented: “We are delighted to have Petri join our team at Knight Frank. His deep understanding of the prime residential market and his dynamic leadership will be instrumental as we enter this exciting new phase of growth. Petri’s appointment underscores our commitment to leadership in Dubai’s rapidly evolving real estate landscape. I have no doubt that under his guidance, our Prime Residential Sales team will continue to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
James Lewis, Managing Director of Knight Frank MEA, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Petri to our team. His appointment marks a new growth phase for our Prime Residential sales division. Petri’s expertise and dynamic approach will be invaluable as we expand our services and meet the growing demands of Dubai’s thriving residential market.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Petri said: “I am excited and honoured to join a prestigious brand like Knight Frank. The opportunity to lead the Prime Residential sales team and contribute to the firm’s legacy in Dubai’s competitive market is truly exhilarating. I look forward to leveraging Knight Frank’s global network and market-leading research to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
The appointment of Petri Mannila is part of Knight Frank’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its position in the Middle East’s dynamic real estate markets.