02 August 2017
Nick Witty brings over 29 years of real estate experience to drive corporate expansion plans throughout the MENA region

International property specialist, Chestertons, has appointed Nick Witty as Managing Director, overseeing operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Witty had previously been appointed country manager for Qatar earlier this year. He brings more than 29 years’ experience to the role, with an impressive track record in the real estate industry covering a range of disciplines including acquisition and disposal, development feasibility, facilities and property management, leasing, marketing and valuation.

Witty is no stranger to the region, having been based in the Middle East since 1998, including five years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining Chestertons, he held positions with Deloitte as Head of Real Estate (Northern Gulf) and for DTZ (Cushman Wakefield) as Regional Managing Director, based in Doha.

Chestertons MENA Chairman, Salah Mussa, said: “Nick joins the team at an exciting time as the company eyes further expansion throughout the MENA region. His expertise dealing with multi-national corporates and financial institutions will be crucial, especially when directing strategy and driving our business forward.”

A native of the United Kingdom, Witty graduated from Nottingham Trent University where he attained a BSc (Hons) in Urban Estate Surveying.

Witty qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1992 while working for DTZ in London and is also a Registered Valuer of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

“The UAE remains one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the region. We have seen major infrastructure projects, particular those related to Expo 2020, gain momentum over recent months, and I am looking forward to capitalising on the opportunities and addressing the challenges that the industry may face over the coming years. We will utilise the expertise we have in our team and harness the strength of Chestertons’ international network of offices, particularly in the UK, where the current pre-Brexit uncertainty will provide major opportunities for overseas investors,” said Witty.

Headquartered in Dubai, Chestertons MENA operates four offices in the region, covering the whole GCC region – with over 100 employees in total. The MENA business is comprised of five divisions: Valuations and Advisory; Residential and Commercial agency; Property Management; London Sales and Investment; and International Sales and Investment.

To find out more about Chestertons MENA, visit www.chesterton-mena.com.

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About
Chestertons MENA Chestertons opened its first MENA office in Abu Dhabi in 2008. Just two years later, the company established its regional head office in Downtown Dubai. Chestertons MENA now operates four offices in the region, covering the whole GCC region – with 100 employees in total.

Chestertons International Chestertons is the London and international residential property specialist. Each year, it helps thousands of clients and customers buy, sell, let, rent and manage their homes and investments. With more than 200 years’ experience, the company employs some of the most experienced and most qualified agents in the industry and its service is regularly recognised by industry awards.

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