Wesley Thomson is a Partner at Knight Frank and Head of ESG, MEA. With more than 21 years of experience in sustainability and ESG, he leads the firm’s ESG advisory and sustainability strategy across MENA.
Wesley develops and implements ESG strategies for private and public sector organisations. His expertise includes ESG due diligence for real estate transactions, sustainable finance and ESG IPO advisory, transformational restructuring and the integration of sustainable technologies.
His experience also covers ESG portfolio management for sovereign wealth funds, investment funds, banks and real estate developers. Through PMO leadership for sustainability implementation, Wesley helps clients translate strategic objectives into coordinated programmes with clear stakeholder engagement and measurable outcomes.
Notable Experience
• Developed and implemented ESG and sustainability strategies across real estate, industrials, pharmaceuticals, logistics, agriculture, energy, utilities, waste management and hospitality.
• Conducted ESG due diligence and feasibility assessments for major commercial real estate transactions, integrating sustainability considerations into pre- and post-acquisition decisions.
• Managed real estate portfolios for sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors, aligning ESG priorities with long-term portfolio value.
• Led the implementation of sustainability programmes through strategic project management, stakeholder coordination and alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Wesley develops and implements ESG strategies for private and public sector organisations. His expertise includes ESG due diligence for real estate transactions, sustainable finance and ESG IPO advisory, transformational restructuring and the integration of sustainable technologies.
His experience also covers ESG portfolio management for sovereign wealth funds, investment funds, banks and real estate developers. Through PMO leadership for sustainability implementation, Wesley helps clients translate strategic objectives into coordinated programmes with clear stakeholder engagement and measurable outcomes.
Notable Experience
• Developed and implemented ESG and sustainability strategies across real estate, industrials, pharmaceuticals, logistics, agriculture, energy, utilities, waste management and hospitality.
• Conducted ESG due diligence and feasibility assessments for major commercial real estate transactions, integrating sustainability considerations into pre- and post-acquisition decisions.
• Managed real estate portfolios for sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors, aligning ESG priorities with long-term portfolio value.
• Led the implementation of sustainability programmes through strategic project management, stakeholder coordination and alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
