News & Insight

New members appointed to RICS Regional Boards across the UK and Ireland

21 September 2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of new members to several RICS Regional Boards across the UK and Ireland.

We would like to congratulate all successful applicants and thank everyone who expressed an interest in serving on their Regional Board. These appointments reflect the continued commitment of members to help shape RICS activity across their regions and ensure the profession remains connected to local priorities and opportunities.

East of England Regional Board welcomes:

Alan Richards MRICS
Matthew Barker MRICS
Simon Wallduck MRICS
Steve Joel-Dicks FRICS

North East Regional Board welcomes:

Amy Chan MRICS
Charlotte Coates MRICS
Richard Wilks MRICS
William Jarvis-Smith MRICS

Northern Ireland Regional Board welcomes:

Gerard Lundy FRICS

South East Regional Board welcomes:

Robert Ray MRICS

South West Regional Board welcomes:

Carrie Atkinson MRICS

West Midlands Regional Board welcomes:

Richard Lyndon FRICS
Suki Bell FRICS

Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board welcomes:

Jordan Payler MRICS
Steven Reynolds MRICS

We would like to thank the member-led appointment panels who supported these recruitment campaigns. Their time, commitment and thoughtful contributions throughout the selection process helped make these appointments possible.

Recruitment activity is also continuing in some regions. The London Regional Board is currently conducting interviews for prospective Board members, and we expect to announce new appointments in October.

We look forward to working with our new Board members and the valuable contributions they will make in supporting the profession across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about the Regional Boards, please visit RICS in UK and Ireland.

If you are interested in getting involved and supporting RICS activity in your region, please visit Join a Board, Committee or Engagement Group to learn more about current volunteer opportunities.

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