The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Deborah Walker as its new director of strategy and external affairs
As director of strategy and external affairs, Deborah Walker will be responsible for leading the BPF’s work to champion the real estate sector and engage with its wide range of stakeholders.
Walker has been working as head of corporate communications at HS2 for the last 5 years and will take up her new role at BPF on 25 April.
She brings a strong track record of creating and leading multiple high-performing teams across a range of communication disciplines including internal, external and crisis communications, campaigns, digital, content, insight, environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, events, and public affairs.
‘A great addition to the BPF’s executive leadership team’
Melanie Leech, CEO of the British Property Federation, said: “Deborah is a great addition to the BPF’s executive leadership team and I look forward to working with her to further cement the BPF’s role as the authoritative voice of the real estate sector and a champion of the economic and social value it delivers across the country.”
Deborah Walker commented: “I am delighted to be joining the BPF at a hugely important time for the real estate industry, with levelling up and decarbonisation of the economy at the top of the political agenda.
“The BPF also has a huge role to play in shaping the future of the industry and supporting its members to adapt and learn from each other. I very much look forward to working with our members and partners to drive the BPF’s agenda.”
