Connells Group, the UK’s largest property services provider, and part of the Skipton Group, has appointed Sarah Whitney (pictured) as non-executive chair.
Whitney will become the new non-executive chair of Connells Group from current chair, Mark Lund, in September.
With immediate effect Whitney has joined the Connells Group Board and the Skipton Building Society Board.
Whitney has an extensive background in property and finance gained through a range of senior roles across a number of sectors.
A former PwC partner, she also held senior leadership roles at DTZ and CBRE.
Whitney is an experienced non-executive director, and serves on the boards of BBGI Global Infrastructure SA, Bellway plc, Tritax EuroBox plc, and JP Morgan Global Growth & Income plc.
She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
In joining the Skipton Board, Whitney will have oversight of a collection of businesses, including Connells, employing around 18,000 people and spanning the housing, financial services and IT industries.
Whitney said: “I am delighted to be joining Connells Group and have already been impressed by the breadth of their operations that touch every part of the UK’s housing market. It is a business that prides itself on its people and I look forward to supporting the continued success of the business.”
Connells Group CEO, David Livesey, added: “This is an important appointment which strengthens our Board. Sarah has great experience in driven, fast moving and innovative property businesses.
“She also brings strong social purpose and will help shape how we continue to deliver on our corporate responsibilities.”
Whitney joins the Connells Ltd Board with immediate effect, with her appointment to non-executive chair set to commence in September.
