The Guild of Property Professionals has announced that regional director, Kris McLean, has been appointed as the managing director of the organisation.

McLean has been with The Guild for nine years, holding positions as a regional manager and regional director in the north. His latest appointment will help to bolster the executive team, ensuring that exceptional standards are maintained as the network focuses on maximising revenue and leads for members and UK growth in the last remaining vacant locations.

CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, Iain McKenzie, said, “His appointment will help us in our mission to give Guild members further commercial advantage, raise automated revenue and increase lead generation.

“Kris’ experience and expertise have been integral to our success within the northern region, Northern Ireland and Scotland, something we wish to replicate across the whole of the UK. He is well respected within The Guild team and is an amazing ambassador for the organisation to the sector.”

McLean has extensive experience within the property sector, working in both the north and south of the UK.

Speaking about his appointment, McLean commented: “I have spent my entire career within the property sector, initially as an agent and then as a business owner. I am eager to use the knowledge and expertise I have gained over the years to enhance the service offering to members and propel The Guild forward.

“I will be focused on continuing the high standards that our membership has come to expect while assisting both new and existing Guild members in maximising the opportunities in their marketplace.

“The Guild has a proven strategy and the power to cement our Members’ position as the agent of choice in each of their locations as part of the UK’s largest network of independent estate agents. I am looking forward to working with the very best independent agents in the UK.”