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RICS UK & Ireland World Regional Board welcomes new members

06 July 2026

The RICS UK & Ireland World Regional Board (UKI WRB) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members:

Bradley Webster MRICS
Matthew Wallace FRICS
Nigel Cook MRICS
Simon Radford FRICS
Theo Till MRICS

These appointments mark an exciting step forward in strengthening the board’s work by bringing valuable expertise, and supporting continued collaboration and professional excellence throughout the UK and Ireland market.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the appointment panel for their time, dedication, and expertise throughout the recruitment process. The panel was chaired by Kenneth Wood FRICS, Chair of the UKI WRB and Member of the Global Members Committee, and supported by Sarah Chaudhry FRICS, UKI WRB Member, and Desmond Hudson, Independent Recruitment Panellist. Their contributions were instrumental in ensuring a thorough and transparent appointment process.

Find out more about the UK & Ireland World Regional Board, or investigate opportunities to join one of our Boards.

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