The chief executive of YOPA, Verona Frankish, has been named Woman of the Year – Residential (Consultancy / Other Services) at the 2025 Inspiring Women in Property Awards.
The Inspiring Women in Property Awards recognise individuals who have made a meaningful impact across the UK property industry, both through business performance and by championing wider change, and Frankish was given the honour in recognition of her role within the agency and her wider contributions to the property industry.
Frankish was recognised for her leadership since becoming Yopa’s first female CEO in 2022. Over the past year, Yopa has increased its agent headcount by 30%, grown revenue by 26%, and reduced operating losses by 59%.
She has also played a prominent role in promoting diversity and inclusion through her work as Chair of Women in Estate Agency (WiEA), a network with over 4,600 members.
Over the past year, WiEA has launched The Power of You leadership programme, secured a multi-year partnership with Rightmove, and held its annual conference, now a well-established sector event.
Frankish comments: “I’m incredibly honoured to receive this award and to be recognised alongside so many inspiring women who are helping to shape the future of our industry.
“This achievement is not just mine, it’s a reflection of the incredible people I’m privileged to work with every day, both at Yopa and through Women in Estate Agency. Together, we’re breaking barriers, changing perceptions, and building an industry where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
