The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Frogmore chief executive Jo Allen as its new junior vice president.
Allen joins the BPF’s board following its AGM yesterday and will work alongside the current leadership team, which includes Jessica Hardman, CEO for DWS UK – the new president of the BPF – and Simon Carter, chief executive of British Land and BPF vice president.
Mark Allan, chief executive of Landsec, becomes immediate past president, having served as BPF president since July 2023.
Allen said: “I am excited to be joining the leadership team of the BPF at a pivotal moment for the property industry, which I have been proud to be part of for over 30 years. Our industry has a vital role to play in the UK economy, in our cities and in our communities, and I am looking forward to working with the BPF’s board and members across the country to continue to deliver the BPF’s vision.”
Hardman added: “I am delighted to welcome Jo to her new role and to the BPF’s leadership team, to which she brings a wealth of experience and insight on the key issues facing the real estate industry. I also want to thank Mark Allan for his work over the past year. The real estate industry has never been more important, not only to the national economy, but to the fabric of our society. I am looking forward to working with the rest of the board and BPF members to ensure we continue to play our part in driving growth across the country.”
Melanie Leech, chief executive of the BPF, said: “Jo’s appointment as our junior vice president is a fantastic addition to the BPF’s leadership team. Our AGM and Jo’s appointment comes at an important time for the real estate industry, as we seek a new partnership with the next government across our four manifesto pillars of building growth, homes, stronger town centres and the green economy.
“I am looking forward to working with Jo, BPF president Jessica Hardman, vice president Simon Carter, and the rest of the board and membership to deliver our shared vision for the industry as a fundamental driver of economic growth in the UK.”
