Propertymark reveals faces of industry leaders appointed as new Member-Elected Directors

Following a rigorous election process, Michael Alan Sears and Mish Liyanage will join the specialist skillset of the current Propertymark Board to help drive forward its Vision and Business Strategy.

Michael is the Managing Director of Sealeys Estate Agents and has worked in the property industry for over 25 years commencing his career with an agency in London Docklands in the early 1990s.

Alongside his veteran wisdom of the industry, Michael is a qualified surveyor and has served as a Director for eight years and Vice Chairman for four years of Ebbsfleet United Football Club in which he is an avid supporter.

Commenting on his success in securing the role, Michael said:

“I’m really looking forward to travelling with Propertymark on its strategic journey as it continues to grow from strength to strength.

“I hope to deliver further value for Propertymark’s members and provide extra insight on how we can help agents and agencies develop.”

Mish is Managing Director of The Mistoria Group, a leading property company in the North of England which offers property investment, sourcing, renovations, sales and lettings services.

With extensive experience in property, taxation and financial management across a range of industries and sectors, Mish founded Mistoria Investments and estate Agents back in 2009 and at present specialises in student house shares, professional and social housing markets and has six branches across, Salford, Manchester, Walkden, Bolton, Liverpool and Cheadle.

When asked to share his thoughts on his appointment, Mish said:

“I am completely humbled and honoured at the news that I will form part of Propertymark’s Board.

“I believe in all that the professional body stands for and I look forward to bringing my strategic knowledge to the table in order to help bring more value to Propertymark’s membership.”

Nicky Heathcote, Non-Executive Chair at Propertymark comments:

“Propertymark puts its members at the heart of everything we do so it is really important to me that members have the opportunity to vote for their representatives on the Propertymark Board.

“We are in the midst of a very exciting and pivotal time as we take forward our new Business Strategy, and we couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Mish and Michael onto the Board, which is predominately made up of industry practitioners.

“Their extensive knowledge across various sectors will not only arm us with an even wider understanding of important challenges and opportunities within the marketplace but help us push forward our new vision and its delivery through our four strategic pillars.”