Women in Property appoints branch chair

National networking organisation Women in Property (WiP) has appointed Kelly Brown as chair of its Yorkshire and North East branch for 2026-27.

Kelly, a planning associate at international law firm CMS, will take up the role from March 1 for a 12-month term. 

She has served on the regional committee for four years.

Kelly said: “I am honoured to be appointed branch chair to help guide our regional team.

“The organisation’s ethos is all about prioritising and empowering people, as we seek to improve gender parity in the industry, while working towards a more inclusive and understanding society.  

“Our committee in Yorkshire and the North East is formed of member volunteers, all industry professionals who focus their spare time and energy on Women in Property’s core initiatives, including schools’ outreach, inclusion and our mentoring programme.  

“We have a fantastic multi- disciplinary network, which is a real USP for Women in Property and a great opportunity to promote a cross-fertilisation of ideas through our CPD accredited events and networking.”

Pip Hunsworth, associate director at engineering consultancy Buro Happold, has been named vice chair and will support the branch’s leadership over the coming year.

Women in Property represents professionals across the built environment sector and delivers networking and development initiatives nationally, including its annual conference and partnership events at UKREiiF in Leeds.

Rebecca Roffe, who leads the planning team at CMS’ Sheffield office, added: “We are delighted Kelly has been appointed branch chair of WiP for Yorkshire and the North East, not least because the firm shares much in common with WiP, especially its ambition to improve the representation of women in senior roles in the property industry.  

“Kelly will be an excellent branch chair, and we look forward to being involved in WiP initiatives over the next year. 

“Congratulations, Kelly.” 

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