Veteran agency boss stands down after 23 years with company

Glynis Frew will be stepping down as managing director of franchise giant Hunters from the end of this month after 20 years with the company.

She has overseen its growth and subsequent takeover by The Property Franchise Group - she will be stepping down from the TPFG board, too.

Frew will now become franchise training and development director, implementing the company activities towards meeting the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents working party - should they be implemented by legislation. 

Gareth Williams, an established member of TPFG’s senior management team, will be taking on the role of Hunters MD. 

Frew says in a statement to TPFG shareholders this morning: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Hunters and the wider team for all we have achieved in recent years. I have been with Hunters since 1999 and I can honestly say it has been a privilege and an honour to either serve or represent all those that were part of the team over that time frame …

“Although no longer leading Hunters I will remain as a director of Hunters and take on more of a total group role. I will be tasked with driving the TPFG agenda to be an employer of choice; driving my passion for training to establish us with world class training capability. 

“We aim to put in place a Group National Qualification, so we are ahead of the curve in terms of RoPA and the anticipated regulation for the licensing of estate agents. This will be for our entire network of franchise partners and all our colleagues.”

And TPFG chief executive Gareth Samples adds: “I am extremely thankful to Glynis for all she has achieved since we acquired Hunters, working closely with us to fully integrate the brand and sharing her knowledge with the wider Group. Glynis built a fantastic brand in Hunters …

“I am confident she will continue to add ongoing value to TPFG while the day-to-day leadership of Hunters transfers into the more than capable hands of Gareth Williams. We have put together a very strong senior management team, and we are pleased to have such an experienced, accomplished leader to pass on the mantle to.”