International real estate consultancy, Cluttons, has revealed ambitious plans to expand its international capabilities by appointing Faisal Durrani as its new global head of research.

Durrani will lead a new research team to enhance the company’s development of market analysis and forecasts across the Middle East and other international locations, said a statement.

Having previously held the position of international research and business development manager, Durrani will now be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of a firm-wide research strategy.

He will also lead the development of Cluttons’ international research material, which is produced for markets in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Raising the global profile of the business through research led projects, he will play an active role in business development, it said.

Steve Morgan, chief executive, Cluttons Middle East said: “Faisal has shown an incredible knowledge of the Middle East real estate industry since joining Cluttons in 2010. Born and raised in Dubai, his understanding of local markets is invaluable and we believe that the new research team will help to reinforce our position as the Middle East’s leading real estate consultancy.”

Cluttons will expand its research team based in London with the appointment of a range of specialists that will deliver market leading analysis in line with the company’s growth plans in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.  - TradeArabia News Service