Rics Scotland appoints new chairman in 150th birthday year
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) Scotland has appointed a new chairman, it was announced yesterday.
Ian Fergusson, managing partner of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, will take on the role as the organisation celebrates its 150th year.
Fergusson, originally from Bridge of Allan, became a partner at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors in 1994 and later played a key role in the firm’s expansion throughout Britain.
He said: “I’m delighted to assume this prestigious role and look forward to playing an active part in helping inspire the next generation of surveyors.
“Attracting new talent to the profession is one of our key drives, as well as continually reviewing how we fit our traditional professional services values into a rapidly evolving new world of mega-cities and connected economies through multiple media platforms.
“My aim is to ensure that Rics remains fit for purpose in a dynamic modern world, through the adaptation of reliable, trustworthy services to deliver confidence, ethics, professional integrity and client and consumer trust in our professional advice.”
His duties will include leading the board of Rics Scotland members and spearheading fundraising from the surveying profession for a charity campaign to help young people at risk of homelessness.