Simon King - Principal

Simon King is a highly experienced commercial real estate professional, having held senior positions with Big Four accounting firms, global real estate services firms and investment management companies in Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.

He specialises in occupier strategy and transaction management, with extensive expertise in large corporate office and industrial portfolios both nationally and internationally. Simon’s advisory experience spans multiple sectors, including office, industrial, retail, affordable housing, education, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and student accommodation.

His career highlights include successfully divesting an $825 million property portfolio for the Western Australian Government, raising £50 million in equity capital to establish and manage a UK commercial property investment company and securing the first-ever global mandate for a professional services firm (which happened to be one of the largest companies on the NYSE).

Simon is known for his professionalism, effective communication and collaborative approach, placing great value on teamwork and advocating for diversity, inclusion and organisational integrity.

Simon holds an MBA from The University of Edinburgh, a Graduate Diploma in Geoscience, an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and has completed the one-year Investment Management Program at London Business School. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales.

About S King & Associates

We are an independent corporate real estate advisory firm dedicated to guiding companies through their national commercial real estate needs. Our role is to support businesses in making informed decisions regarding property acquisition, management and disposal, ensuring alignment with their overall corporate strategy.

Independence

Our independence, safeguarded by the absence of external shareholders, allows us to focus solely on our clients’ interests. This impartiality is fundamental to the effective and unbiased strategic advice we provide.

Responsibility

We are committed to a long-term partnership approach, emphasising responsibility and integrity in our decision-making processes. This ensures we contribute to the future success of our clients.

Long-Term Thinking

We prioritise sustainable decision-making over short-term gains. Our firm’s long-term focus benefits our clients and upholds the lasting value of S King & Associates.