Mark Collins appointed non-executive director at Kingdom International
Kingdom International Real Estatehas has appointed Mark Collins, former chairman of UK Residential at CBRE, as non-executive director.
With a career spanning over three decades, Collins has previously launched CBRE’s residential arm, held senior roles at Harrods Estates, Hamptons International, and served on the Urban Land Institute (ULI)’s UK a nd European Executive Committees.
Now, he brings that experience to Kingdom International, a London-based firm specialising in property acquisition and investment, development consultancy, as well as design and financing solutions. The company operates across several locations, including London, Dubai, Riyadh, New York, and Istanbul.
Collins commented: “Kingdom International has built an exceptional platform that connects global investors with world-class opportunities across London, Dubai, and other leading markets. I’m delighted to join the board having known the founders for a number of years. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success and being back in the Middle East for Cityscape Riyadh, in mid- November.”
Obaida Al-Ghazawi, co-founder of Kingdom International, added: “Mark’s appointment represents a major milestone for Kingdom International. His deep market knowledge and strategic perspective align perfectly with our mission to deliver bespoke, end-to-end real estate solutions that create long-term value for our clients worldwide.”
Cavendish names Emily Pickering as sales progressor
Cavendish in Chester has appointed its first ever sales progressor.
Emily Pickering has joined the estate agency to take on the role having previously trained to be a lawyer and worked for a law firm in the city.
Now she is using her legal knowledge to help speed up transaction times for clients looking to sell their homes.
Pickering, 25, who is based at Cavendish’s office on Grosvenor Street, said: “As soon as I saw the job advertisement for a Sales Progressor I knew it was the job I wanted.
“The nature of the role allows me to use my legal background and understanding to help smooth the process of selling for our clients.
“I hope to make a difference by knowing when to chase up solicitors and help clients understand some of the legal jargon that is often used. There are also times when there may be specific issues that need addressing to keep a sale on track.
“My job involves working closely with the sales negotiators in the Cavendish office and once a sale has been agreed, it becomes my responsibility to liaise with the client and ensure we are doing everything we can to enable a sale to go through as quickly and smoothly as possible.
“Because it’s a dedicated role, I have the time to build strong relationships with our clients. I really enjoy the variety of the role and guiding people through what can, at times, be a tough process.”
David Adams, MD of Cavendish, which also has branches in Mold and Ruthin, commented: “We are always looking for ways to innovate and improve the quality of service we can provide to our clients and creating the role of Sales Progressor is part of this approach.
“Emily has already made a fantastic difference, complementing the work of our sales negotiators, ensuring we have the strongest possible relationships with our clients and that they know we are doing everything we can to get their sale over the line as quickly and smoothly as possible.
“We intend to appoint additional Sales Progressors over the coming months.”
Eddisons expands South West valuations team with new director appointment
Eddisons has strengthened its South West and South Wales valuations teams with the appointment of John Tyas as director.
Based in the firm’s Exeter office, Tyas will play a key role in expanding Eddisons’ presence across Devon and Cornwall as well as the wider South West region, supporting continued growth in the region’s valuations and wider property consultancy offer.
A chartered surveyor and RICS registered valuer, Tyas joins Eddisons from Vickery Holman in Exeter, where he was an associate. He brings more than 15 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, working across a range of valuation, landlord and tenant, and property advisory roles.
David Chichester, Eddisons regional director for the South West and South Wales, said: “John’s appointment is another important step in strengthening our South West valuations team, which has grown to become the region’s largest and most active. His local expertise and deep understanding of the Devon and Cornwall markets make him a great fit for the business.”
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