Two new agents have joined Knight Frank’s industrial team in New South Wales, strengthening both the real estate consultancy’s state-based and national team.

Orlando Maciel has been appointed as Partner, Head of Industrial Logistics, NSW, while Matt Chambers has joined Knight Frank as Associate Director, Industrial Logistics, NSW.

Orlando and Matt are well-known in the industry, previously holding roles at Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Savills and Colliers.

Orlando has extensive experience in property, having worked in the industry for 25 years, most currently as Head of Industrial NSW at Cushman & Wakefield.

Matt Chambers has been in the industry for 10 years, most currently as Manager Industrial and Logistics at Cushman & Wakefield.

Knight Frank National Head of Industrial Logistics James Templeton said both Orlando and Matt had extensive experience and connections in the industrial property market, which would strengthen Knight Frank’s national team.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming both Orlando and Matt to our New South Wales’ industrial team,” he said.

“The experience of these skilled operators will enable us to harness opportunities across our NSW and national industrial logistics business as we continue to focus on growing our footprint in this critical and evolving sector.”

Knight Frank Managing Director NSW & ACT Paul Roberts said: “We are very excited about the addition of Orlando and Matt to our NSW Industrial Team. 

“Their skillset and personalities fit perfectly with the team culture we try to cultivate throughout our business and we look forward to welcoming them to Knight Frank.”

Mr Maciel said he was excited to lead Knight Frank’s industrial team in New South Wales, and work with the real estate consultancy’s teams around Australia to service clients nationally.

“Knight Fank is a well-recognised brand with a positive culture that aligns with my values and the way that I work,” he said.

“We already have a solid industrial team and I look forward to continuing to grow the team with further appointments over the coming months.”

Mr Chambers said his appointment was a fantastic opportunity to become a valuable member of an established team and contribute to the growth and development of Knight Frank's industrial sector.

“I anticipate a steady rise in rents due to Sydney's extremely low vacancy of less than one per cent, compounded by the delays in developments within the Aerotropolis.

“This will result in an increased demand in short-term overflow space to accommodate the peak season.

“I look forward to utilising connections with both institutional and private clients to unlock and capitalise on opportunities for Knight Frank.”

Knight Frank has also recently appointed Henri Thorsen as Sales & Leasing Executive, Industrial Sales and Leasing in Queensland, and Daniel Barr-Waanders, who has joined in Victoria as Analyst, Industrial Sales and Leasing.