Real Estate Balance has appointed three new board members.
The organisation has appointed Kevin Aitchison MBE, managing director and head of Europe, Savills IM; Ross Blair, senior managing director and head of UK and Ireland, Hines; and Kate Seller (pictured), chief people officer, Landsec.
Jo Davis, chair of Real Estate Balance, said: “Our new board members bring an incredible level of experience and a demonstrated commitment to progressing issues like fairness and inclusion. Their calibre and seniority reflect the impact that Real Estate Balance is having on the industry as it enters its second decade. I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Kevin, Ross and Kate to the Real Estate Balance board and look forward to working alongside them to ensure our industry is better balanced and accessible to everyone.”
Aitchison added: “As an investment manager, I’ve seen how diversity and inclusion go beyond essential social commitments – they are critical to maximising performance, be it on behalf of our clients or in our own boardroom. I look forward to bringing this view and approach to Real Estate Balance. Inclusive teams bring broader perspectives, sharper risk awareness and a deeper understanding of communities, leading to more informed decisions, greater resilience and ultimately, stronger outcomes for everyone involved.”
Blair said: “I am excited to join the Real Estate Balance board and to support their incredible efforts to date. Irrespective of background, I feel strongly that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to both pursue a career in real estate and then to succeed as their career develops. I look forward to working with the talented Real Estate Balance team to carry that message across our industry.”
Seller added: “Joining Real Estate Balance gives me the chance to extend the collaborations my role already makes possible and to build upon the cross-sector collaboration which is so important to unlocking real progress on diversity and inclusion. By working across the sector, we can create pathways that welcome more people into real estate and ensure they feel they belong and can do their best work.”
