We are pleased to announce the appointment of four new Regional Advisory Board Chairs across the UK and Ireland, who will take up their roles throughout 2025. We extend our sincere thanks to the outgoing Chairs for their dedicated service and leadership.

  • South West Regional Advisory Board
    Welcomes Jay Ridings MRICS as Chair, stepping into the role following Mark Humphries FRICS, who stepped down in July.
  • East Midlands Regional Advisory Board
    Welcomes Sirah Parkes FRICS as Chair, stepping into the role following Amrit Sagoo MRICS, who will step down in the Summer.
  • London Regional Advisory Board
    Welcomes James Hughes MRICS as Chair, stepping into the role following Richard Garland FRICS, who will step down in the Autumn.
  • Northern Ireland Regional Advisory Board
    Welcomes Brian Reid FRICS as Chair, stepping into the role following Martin Doherty MRICS, who will also step down in the Autumn.
     

The appointment process was overseen by some members of the UK&I World Regional Board and current UK&I Regional Advisory Board members. We are grateful to all members of the appointment panels for their time, commitment, and thoughtful contributions throughout the selection process.

With new leadership in place, we are now launching recruitment for new members across several UK&I Regional Advisory Boards. To learn more about these opportunities and how to get involved, please visit: Join a UK & Ireland Regional Board.

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