ARLA formally welcomes new President and Vice President

The Association of Residential Letting Agents has formally welcomed its new presidential team for the year ahead.

Nik Madan succeeds Peter Savage as President of ARLA, and Sally Lawson is appointed ARLA’s President Elect. 

Madan has almost 20 years’ experience in the lettings industry, including 12 years at John D Wood & Co in central London serving initially as Lettings Director and later as operations director and at his current position as group lettings director at Connells Group.

“Our thanks go to Peter Savage who has brought a great deal to the role over the past year; his cradle to grave campaign has supported members with professional development and career progression. And welcome to Nik who has a great understanding of the sector. I look forward to working closely with him to ensure we continue to raise standards in the industry for both members and consumers” says David Cox, ARLA’s managing director.

Over at the National Association of Estate Agents, David Mackie succeeds Martyn Baum as President and Katie Griffin becomes NAEA’s President Elect.  

Mackie has over 25 years’ experience in the residential property market, having worked as an estate agent, letting agent and consultant. He has also held various roles with NAEA including deputy Member Advisory Forum representative and chairman of the Scottish branch of NAEA.