New MD installed at Real Estate Balance

Industry veteran Sue Brown is to become the new managing director of Real Estate Balance. Brown takes over the position from Kaela Fenn-Smith, who leaves the organisation in March. Brown, who joins from London First, will lead Real Estate Balance’s campaign to address the gender imbalance in property, working to secure a future in which women represent half the industry’s senior leadership positions. Vivienne King, Real Estate Balance chair, said: “Sue is a highly regarded property industry veteran, who among her many achievements, is a known campaigner for women in business. We’re delighted to be appointing such a recognised and talented leader who shares our vision for an inclusive property world where gender is considered a business-critical issue.” Brown added: “This is a hugely exciting time to be joining Real Estate Balance, an organisation leading from the front on gender in collaboration with companies committed to change. I’m fervent about women in business and the need for greater diversity in real estate, particularly at c-suite and board level.” To send feedback, e-mail samantha.mcclary@egi.co.uk or tweet @samanthamcclary or @estatesgazette