LocatED’s commitment to promoting greater diversity and inclusion (D&I) within the property has been further demonstrated in recent weeks as four colleagues have taken up sought-after positions on two important industry D&I committees.

After successfully getting through a competitive selection process towards the end of last year, Nimo Ege, Nadia Persaud and Alex Ward were appointed to the latest cohort on the Government Property Diversity & inclusion Shadow Board.

The Shadow Board comprises government property professionals from more junior grades and/or under-represented groups and mirrors the Property Leaders Board, discussing the same proposals and papers, and providing insight and challenge to be considered by senior leaders.

There is also a Mutual Mentoring element, pairing up mentors with a Property Leader mentee to help better understand barriers faced by staff and identify ways to tackle them.

Meanwhile, Rav Cheema secured a place on the Real Estate Balance Policy and Campaigns Committee (PCC) for the next three years. The PCC is Real Estate Balance’s primary diversity and inclusion activity development, and thought leadership forum.

Commenting on the flurry of recent appointments, LocatED Chief Executive, Lara Newman said, “I’m incredibly proud of these four. Promoting greater diversity and inclusivity across the property industry is important to LocatED as a company and me personally.  As such, I am delighted to see such passionate and talented individuals earn places on these boards and not only have the opportunity to grow professionally, but also have a positive impact on the wider industry.”

Rav Cheema, Nadia Persaud, Nimo Ege, Alex Ward