RICS Americas names John Hughes FRICS as chair of Canadian Board

02/23/2009 19:16

New York and Toronto, February 23 2009 - RICS Americas today announced that John Hughes FRICS has been elected chairman of RICS Americas Canadian Board for 2009-2010. Mr. Hughes takes over from David Greenwood FRICS. RICS Americas is the New York City-based division of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), London, UK, the largest global organization for professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental issues. Mr. Hughes, founding partner of Hemson Consulting Ltd in Toronto has previously served as Chair of RICS Americas East Canada Chapter where he presided over substantial growth in membership and led the highly successful Toronto Development Series to prominence. "It is a real honor to follow David Greenwood as Chairman. He undoubtedly has helped to grow our membership in the region and raise awareness of our prestigious membership organization. We will continue to build on David's accomplishments by working toward more events, research and business development opportunities." Matt Bruck, RICS Americas Managing Director endorsed his sentiments stating "RICS Americas is at an exciting stage in its membership development plans. I and the rest of the RICS Americas Board are delighted to have John involved with helping to shape RICS' growth and look forward to working with him in relation to our Canadian activities. John has made a huge contribution to the property industry in Canada and his passion and dedication is a great example to the profession." About RICS & RICS Americas RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), with headquarters in London, is the leading organization of its kind in the world for professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental issues. We help set, maintain and regulate standards and provide impartial advice to governments and policymakers. RICS has over 100,000 qualified members who operate across 17 disciplines in more than 146 countries, supported by an extensive network of regional offices around the globe. www.rics.org To ensure that our members are able to provide the quality of advice and level of integrity required by the market, RICS credentials - AssocRICS, MRICS and FRICS - are only awarded to individuals who meet the most rigorous requirements for both education and experience, and who are prepared to maintain the highest standards of business practice and ethics in support of public interest. RICS Americas, based in New York and covering North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, has over 3,000 members in commercial and residential development, construction management, brokerage, planning and finance, valuation and fine arts appraisal. Staff supports these members from New York, Toronto and Chicago. For further information visit www.ricsamericas.org or e-mail ricsamericas@rics.org.