Commercial Property News

Maria Francké, Planning Partner at Drivers Jonas, has taken over the Vice-Chair role of the Central Scotland Branch from Jocelyn Brown of Anderson Strathern. Maria is responsible for the development of the Drivers Jonas planning business in Scotland and has 14 years experience in private sector planning and management consultancy work. As planning adviser to Glasgow Harbour Ltd, Maria is playing a crucial role in the redevelopment of Glasgow's Clyde Waterfront environment.

Maria ( right ) said "Women in Property provides great opportunities for women to make new business contacts and keep up to date with professional matters.

The Central Scotland branch is going from strength to strength and I'm looking forward to playing a greater part in running the branch."

Chairman Ann MacLean commented; "We are delighted that Maria has taken up the position of Vice Chair and we are confident that her professionalism and knowledge of the property and construction industry in Scotland will be a great asset to the Association. We are very grateful to Jocelyn for all her hard work on behalf of our branch and wish her well in her new life in Australia."

The Association of Women in Property is a non-profit organisation established in 1987 and currently has a membership of approximately 1200 senior professionals in nine regions across the UK.