Pranab Datta will succeed Pranay Vakil as the Chairman of the real estate consultancy Knight Frank after having served as the Vice-Chairman & Managing Director of the firm for over five years. 

After having served for 17 years at Knight Frank and with a long career in the property world, Pranay Vakil has decided to retire from the firm from September-end.

In addition, Shishir Baijal will join the firm in October as Country Head and Managing Director, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. He will also concentrate on business development.