Amy Wong
Executive Director,
Knight Frank Malaysia
Amy is a seasoned expert in master planning development consultancy and a diverse range of real estate consulting
projects, specialising in multi-scenario highest-and-best-use studies for both traditional and emerging asset classes.
Recently, she has written research white papers on trending real estate issues, specifically on senior housing, data
centres, and the adoption of ESG in the real estate industry in Malaysia. With extensive experience in providing
investment advisory services to local and foreign investor groups, as well as delivering independent market reports
for IPO listing submissions, Amy brings invaluable data-driven insights to her clients.
With extensive experience as a speaker and moderator at leading data centre conferences in Malaysia, Amy
has been at the forefront of discussions on the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. Having facilitated panels
and delivered keynote sessions as well as conducting in-house training for financial institutions, she brings
a deep understanding of the technical, operational, and strategic challenges facing the real estate aspect of the data
centre industry. Her expertise spans topics such as data centre innovation, sustainability, and cloud computing,
offering valuable insights to industry professionals and driving forward the conversation on the future of data centre
expansion into regional hubs within Southeast Asia.
In her earlier roles as Head of Research in the international property consultancy firms of Savills and CBRE, Amy
played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction in their Malaysian affiliate offices. Prior to that, she
held the position of Head of Market Research & Analytics at Sunway Property, where she established a highly regarded
in-house property think-tank and spearheaded impactful research and planning initiatives that guided
senior management decisions. Her corporate background has endowed her with a profound understanding of clientside
requirements, evident in the clarity and effectiveness of her consulting advisory.
Combining her practical industry experience with a strong foundation in corporate real estate valuation gained during
her tenure in Colliers, Amy brings a well-rounded perspective to her consulting engagements. Her ability to provide
valuable insights and strategic recommendations has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in the real estate
sector.
With a wealth of experience spanning two decades in the Malaysian real estate industry, Amy is frequently sought
after by esteemed clients, financial institutions and developers, to share her expertise at prominent real estate events
in Malaysia and Singapore. Her comprehensive research knowledge and authentic presentation style allows for
effective delivery of key real estate findings, making her a trusted and influential speaker in the field.
Sessions
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09-Oct-2024Critical Infrastructure TheatreMalaysia's Data Centre Landscape : Opportunities & Challenges