Knight Frank has appointed a temporary head of lettings in what it calls its “strategically important” Chelsea office in London.

Willow Bushnell is head of lettings as maternity cover for Ellie White.

Bushnell started her lettings career at Foxtons in 2012 and during seven years at that agency worked in a number of offices across Prime Central London. 

In 2019 she moved to CBRE and has most recently worked for Connell’s John D Wood brand, covering Notting Hill and Kensington before being asked to take over its Battersea office

In her new role with Knight Frank in Chelsea she will be tasked with leading a team of negotiators and building the firm’s market share in the area.

David Mumby, regional partner at Knight Frank, comments: “The Chelsea office has been operating from the same site for nearly 20 years and is strategically important for the success of our residential business. Willow brings a wealth of experience to lead this team and we are delighted that she has joined to continue giving our clients the very best level of service from the best boutique flats through to some of London’s grandest houses.”