Wesley Thomson

Wesley Thomson

Partner, Head of ESG / Sustainability MENA · Knight Frank MENA

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Wesley brings over 21 years of dedicated experience in sustainability and ESG. As the head of ESG at Knight Frank, he is tasked with spearheading the development of the ESG consulting practice across the MENA region. Throughout his career, Wesley has desig ned and executed transformational ESG strategies for both private and public sector organisations on a global and regional scale. His background spans diverse sectors, including managing real estate portfolios for sovereign wealth funds, investment funds, banks, real estate developers, tech companies, heavy industries, and retail and leisure. Wesley is an expert in strategy development, sustainable finance, ESG due diligence and IPOs, transformational restructuring, and integrating sustainable technologies. His passion for driving positive change and delivering impactful solutions positions him as a leader in the ESG landscape. • Relevant Experience • • ESG Strategy Development: Developing and • implementing ESG and sustainability strategies across the MENA region, including industrials, sovereign wealth funds, pharmaceuticals, logistics, agriculture, energy, • utilities, waste management, and hospitality, helping • organisations align with best practices and regulatory • requirements. • • • ESG Due Diligence & Feasibility: Conducting ESG due • diligence and feasi ty assessments for major • commercial real estate transactions, ensuring sustainability considerations are integrated into pre- and post-acquisition processes to enhance portfolio value. • PMO Leadership: Leading the implementation of sustainability projects for clients, utilising a strategic approach to project management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and driving impactful outcomes.

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