Chestertons brought colleagues and clients together to celebrate Pride in London this month, hosting a gathering at the Horse & Guardsman on Whitehall to watch the annual parade.
The event was organised by Tony Gambrill (main picture, left), Regional Sales Director for North & East London, who previously attended Sydney’s Mardi Gras before moving to the UK and joining Chestertons in 2006.
Colleagues, including Adam Jennings (main picture, right), Head of Residential, and Nikki Smyth (main picture, middle), Regional Director of Lettings for North & East London, joined the celebrations as the agency highlighted its commitment to diversity and inclusion across the business.
Having worked in London’s property market for almost three decades Gambrill believes the best estate agencies are built on people, not stereotypes.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
He says: “Growing up in the 1980s there was obviously prejudice against the gay community, particularly in corporate life. There were times when you thought carefully about how much of yourself to share.
“Thankfully, attitudes have changed enormously over the last 20 years or so, and Pride is a reminder of how far we’ve come.
“I was fortunate enough to experience Sydney Mardi Gras before moving to the UK and joining Chestertons in 2006, and it’s been fantastic to see London Pride become such a vibrant celebration of diversity, community and inclusion.”
BETTER OUTCOMES
Reflecting on his career in the property sector, Gambrill adds: “Estate agency is often perceived as a hard-nosed sales environment, but that’s not the culture I’ve experienced at Chestertons. Yes, we’re ambitious and driven, but we’re also collaborative, supportive and genuinely care about our clients and each other.
“Every day we’re helping people through some of life’s biggest decisions. That means listening carefully, communicating clearly and solving problems calmly.”
Chestertons says it believes diverse teams deliver better outcomes for clients by bringing a broader range of perspectives, experiences and ideas to every interaction.
The agency adds that it remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel supported to develop their careers, communicate openly and contribute to the long-term success of the business.
