Katherine Lim currently serves as a Director for both Commercial and Industrial leasing in Newmark’s Singapore office. She is a highly accomplished real estate executive with over 25 years of proven expertise in corporate leasing across both multinational and local clients. She is vastly skilled in developing and executing real estate strategies and overseeing complex transactions including consolidation, new site acquisition, lease renewals, restructuring and disposals. She has a strong record working for landlords, advising on leasing and marketing for the company’s portfolio, fostering strong relationships with tenants and resolving issues efficiently.
Throughout her career, Katherine has successfully led high-stakes assignments, such as consolidating multiple business operations, acquiring custom-built manufacturing sites, and driving strategic property transitions. Her ability to navigate intricate negotiations while ensuring seamless delivery of quality real estate services has earned her trust from clients like West Pharmaceutical, ResMed, ICON Clinical, Jacobs, IBM, Tech Data, Symantec, Sanmina Sci System, Intel, McAfee, MUFG, Dupont, Singapore Post, JTC Corporation and many others. She previously worked at Knight Frank and served 11 years at Cushman & Wakefield Singapore.
A results-driven leader, Katherine combines deep industry knowledge with a client-centric approach, delivering tailored solutions that align with corporate objectives and create sustainable long-term value. Her reputation as a trusted advisor is built on professionalism, dedication and an unwavering commitment to excellence in corporate real estate services.
Education
Katherine completed her Bachelor of Commerce Marketing from Macquarie University, Australia.