GMS appoint property client services director

Having worked for the Tividale-based GMS Group for 15 years’ within a variety of roles, predominately in the property division, working alongside insolvency practitioners and managing agents, Sarah will begin the role of property client services director. Sarah brings to this position in-depth knowledge of a broad range of property solutions and extensive experience in customer relations.

Sarah Field explained: “I am delighted to be promoted to property client services director as it will give me a great opportunity to use the full breadth of knowledge I have obtained whilst at the GMS Group. Particularly in the property division, where I have been the first point of contact when a client has taken over a vacant property, I have guided them through their compliance duties and insurance obligations and have become a specialist in the insurers code of practice."

Sarah added: “GMS Group has always had a strong client centric ethos in which our services and solutions in the security and void property industry help us lead the field. Whilst not losing touch with day-to-day operations, I am looking forward to developing more strategic solutions to benefit our already loyal clients. Delivering a trusted, high quality client service has never been more important in our ever changing world and I relish the opportunity to lead our new phase of growth."

Neil Male, chief executive at GMS Group said: “As a long serving and dedicated member of staff, it is my pleasure to congratulate Sarah on her promotion. She has been a critical member of the team for many years and her passion and energy for delivering an excellent service to our clients has been unwavering.”

One of GMS Group’s first clients in the property division, Avison Young (originally GVA) also welcomes the announcement of Sarah’s new role. Alan Ryall, principal and head of UK restructuring solutions at Avison Young commented: “We have worked with the property team at GMS Group since 1998, servicing our teams across the UK, as well as looking after vacant properties on behalf of our fixed charge receivers. Sarah has been key to the success of our working relationship and has become a real asset to our business too. Congratulations Sarah, we look forward to working with you in your new role.”

GMS Property have an impressive insolvency client portfolio with household names such as Avison Young and Grant Thornton and have worked on insolvency cases such as Pochins, Carcraft and Cath Kidston to name just a few. Leading the field in delivering innovative vacant property security technology, GMS Group is a trusted group of specialist companies that excel across a variety of sectors.

The appointment of a new property client services director reflects the strategic vision of the business to solidify relationships with key customers in the insolvency, property management businesses and insurers, many of whom have worked with GMS for more than 20 years. There is also a key aim to grow and diversify the services offered to insolvency practitioners, letting and managing agents, and insurance businesses, whereby 2023 is set to be another successful year for the GMS Group.