MEMBER NEWS: Spring changes at property consultants FG Burnett

May 9, 2023
MEMBER NEWS: Spring changes at property consultants FG Burnett

Property Consultants FG Burnett have announced the retirement of Graeme Watt after a remarkable 42 years of service. Graeme joined the business in 1981 and progressed to a shareholding Director within the firm with a strong reputation as a specialist in the industrial property sector.

Managing Director Richard Noble commented “Graeme’s contribution to the success of FG Burnett over the past 4 decades has been significant and the team wish him all the very best in his next chapter. Seasoned agency campaigner Jon Nesbitt has picked up Graeme’s mandates and will continue to develop our industrial book”.

In addition to retirement news and illustrating the fact that there is nothing more certain than change, FG Burnett are delighted to announce the elevation of Building Consultancy Director Iona Foubister to the Board. Iona joined the business in 2013 as a Building Surveying Graduate from The Robert Gordon University and has progressed steadily through the ranks.

Richard Noble added “We are delighted that Iona has joined the Board. As well as advising clients in relation to our established building consultancy service lines, Iona heads up our Energy Team which is a real growth area for us. This is an exciting time for FG Burnett”.

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