Peter Bolton King, chief executive of NFoPP, has resigned.
He is to leave early next month. This morning, he said that an announcement about his next move is likely within the next ten to 14 days.
Bolton King has been in his current role for nine years.
Mark Hayward, chairman of NFoPP, is to step into the breach as acting CEO of NFoPP while a permanent successor is sought.
Hayward this morning paid tribute to Bolton King, saying: "His departure is amicable, and we wish him all the very best for the future."
Bolton King said: “The last nine years have been the most enjoyable of my career to date, and I have had the pleasure of working with many excellent members of staff, volunteers, and of course most importantly our members. However the time is right to consider the next nine years of my career and to move on to new challenges.”
Hayward added: “Peter’s continued contribution to the Federation and the industry as a whole has been immense and, as the architect of NFoPP, invaluable. I am sure that the directors, staff at Warwick, and the members join me in wishing him the very best for the future.
“As chairman of the Board, I will be handling the chief executive responsibilities from April whilst it is decided how the role should look in the long term.”
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Nice is not always right
PBK is one of the nicest persons I have has the pleasure of working with during his tenure at Arbon House, and I am extremely sorry to hear of his resignation.
He was the right man for the job after HDH, but something appears to have happened along the way.
No doubt the reasons for his departure and where he goes to next will transpire within the next few weeks but I was shocked to say the least.
He will be a difficult act to follow.
Paul Farndon B.Sc. FNAEA CRLM
Further to the resignation of Peter Bolton King of NFoPP, this morning, both NALS and SAFEagent would like to extend their thanks to Peter for his significant contribution to the industry and wish him well for the future. It is perhaps less well known that Peter was a founder member of NALS. As such, he commanded broad respect and always stood to be counted. He will be missed.
@TREVOR KENT
I concur fully with your sentiments.
I believe the problem was the mixing of the various, utterly different, disciplines under the one umbrella called the NFoPP. The main reason given was more efficient administration and more 'clout'. The opposite has happened. Since its formation there has been a dilution of focus and confusion within and without the profession. Nomatter what Warwick has published, the public do not know who is really individually qualified, responsible, experienced, and knowledgeable in sales or lettings & management or building surveys. "Jack Of All Trades" organisations never produce excellence at the sharp end.
I wish all of those in Arbon House success in the future but to remember that they represent the individual members interests and are not just a consumer protection organization.
The above is my personal view
Well I never! The poor chap has worked himself to a frazzle over the years in a job which must have been intellectually and physically draining. How can one represent the wishes
and directions of so disparate a group of 'employers' many of whom have no idea any more about estate agency at the coal face?
Despite our many 'discussions' over the years concerning the direction of NAEA, the 'licencing debacle' and the car crash of NFoPP, I always retained respect for him and wish you well Peter. Big T