The Propertymark Trust has appointed five new trustees following what it described as a rigorous recruitment process as the charity looks to expand its work supporting people across the property sector.
James Dolan, Sarka Wilde, Kim Lidbury, Nicol Nightingale and Natalie Giles have all joined the board, bringing a mix of experience across residential sales, lettings, training and leadership roles within the industry.
Two of the new trustees, James Dolan and Sarka Wilde, previously served as ambassadors for the Trust, while the other appointments come from senior roles across estate agency, professional bodies and the wider housing sector.
Lauren Scott-Simpson, Chair of the Trust, says: “We are delighted to welcome Natalie, Nicol, Kim, James and Sarka to the board of Trustees and are certain that they will all contribute significantly to building on the work we have already done and have planned for the months and years ahead.”
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Sarka Wilde has more than 25 years’ experience in residential sales and lettings and currently serves as Propertymark NAEA Regional Executive for Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
She also holds a Masters degree in coaching and mentorship and is known within the industry for her charity fundraising work.
James Dolan also has more than 25 years in estate agency and has been closely involved in apprenticeship programmes aimed at helping new entrants build careers in the property sector.
Kim Lidbury (main picture, inset left), who also has around 25 years’ experience in the industry, is currently President Elect of Propertymark ARLA.
Meanwhile Nicol Nightingale brings 18 years’ experience including senior leadership roles as well as voluntary work in education and the charity sector.
Natalie Giles (main picture, inset right) joins the board with 12 years’ experience across private, social and student housing.
They join existing trustees Michael Day, Megan Eighteen, John Oakley, Taj Gill, Angharad Trueman and David Mintz, who will continue in their roles.
