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Meet the new members of the Asia Pacific WRB

10 April 2025

We are delighted to announce three new members to the Asia Pacific World Regional Board: Ram Chandnani MRICS, as Chair of the South Asia Regional Board; Ada Fung FRICS, as Chair of the Hong Kong Regional Advisory Board; and Xie Ying as a World Regional Board Member, representing China.

The main purpose of the World Regional Board is to deliver the agreed RICS strategy at world regional level by overseeing plans and allocating resources to regions within Asia Pacific and South Asia. To find out more, about the new Board Members, please visit : Asia Pacific

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the appointment panel for their time and expertise during the campaign. Sanjay Dutt FRICS, Chair of the APAC WRB, was joined by Kenneth Kwan FRICS, Governing Council Member and Faith Carson, Independent Recruitment Panellist, throughout this comprehensive process.

We invite qualified professionals of all backgrounds, to explore available board opportunities across the globe. Further information can be found here and for any questions, please contact Ellie Cunningham.

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