Ladies in Property Company (WiEA) has introduced vital adjustments to its board and the introduction of latest regional champions.
The organisation bids farewell to 2 long-standing board members, Lucy Noonan and Ellie Corridor, acknowledging their instrumental contributions to WiEA’s development and success so far. Each are stepping right down to give attention to ventures inside their very own companies.
In one other shift on the senior crew, WiEA co-founder Liana Loporto-Browne will take a year-long hiatus from the board to dedicate her consideration to her increasing property company enterprise.
Loporto-Browne, who co-founded WiEA with Clare Hughes in 2020 as a Fb group, has been a driving pressure behind the group’s profound constructive affect on the property company business.
“It has been an unimaginable privilege to serve on the board of Ladies in Property Company and witness firsthand the exceptional progress we’ve made in championing ladies in our business,” Loporto-Browne said. “I sit up for persevering with to assist WiEA’s very important work from a distinct capability throughout this hiatus, and I’m excited to see the organisation proceed to thrive throughout this time, however relaxation assured, I’ll be again very quickly.”
In a transfer to bolster its management, WiEA is ready to welcome two new people to its board: SJ Taylor, and Kelly Gardener. Kelly Gardener will transition from her position as chair of the Regional Champions to a one-year secondment on the board.
SJ Taylor, operations supervisor at GreenhouseOS, has over 20 years’ expertise within the sector. She shall be becoming a member of 9 business specialists and entrepreneurs to make up the complete WiEA board:
• Clare Hughes – WiEA Co-Founder and Unbiased Property Agent
• Verona Frankish – CEO, YOPA and WiEA Chair
• Clare Yates – Proprietor, CY Coaching Works
• Kirsty Franks – Proprietor, Frank Advertising
• Amy Shields – Business Director, Sensible Compliance
• Iain McKenzie – CEO, The Guild of Property Professionals
• Simon Brown – Founder, The ESTAS Group
• Catherine Perry – Compliance Director, YOPA
• Kyla Irwin Williams – Head of Accounts, Paramount Properties.
Verona Frankish, chair of the WiEA Board, commented: “We’re extremely excited to welcome SJ and Kelly to the Ladies in Property Company board. Their collective expertise, ardour, and imaginative and prescient shall be invaluable as we proceed to broaden our attain and influence. We’re assured that their management will assist us obtain even larger strides in supporting and elevating ladies throughout the property company sector.”
Increasing its attain throughout the UK, WiEA has additionally introduced new Regional Champions. Evelyn Foster will now lead WiEA initiatives in Scotland, whereas Rachel Leigh will champion the group in The Lakes. These regional champions are essential for increasing WiEA’s community, supporting native communities, and organising regional occasions and networking alternatives.
Clare Hughes, WiEA co-founder and impartial property agent, stated: “I see firsthand the unimaginable influence WiEA has on connecting and empowering ladies, and males, at an area degree. We’re thrilled to welcome Evelyn and Rachel to the Champions group. Their dedication will undoubtedly strengthen our group and assist much more ladies entry the assist and alternatives WiEA supplies.”
WiEA’s calendar for the approaching 12 months:
+ WiEA Constitution: An initiative encouraging dedication to inclusivity, management, and excellence throughout the sector.
+ The WiEA Pod: A newly launched podcast that includes candid conversations and galvanizing profession paths.
+ WiEA Management Coaching: Specialist coaching providing important management instruments.
+ WiEA Convention 2026: Scheduled for March fifth, 2026, promising an expertise targeted on empowerment, group, and constructive change.
