Nara is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Batho MA FRICS FRGS as Chief Executive. 

His remit will be to draw up, and oversee, nara’s business plan, to liaise with Government and potential appointors, as well as developing and improving the service which nara provides for its members.

 Having qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1982, Paul has spent time advising banking clients lending to the commercial property sector.  Through the College of Estate Management in Reading, he has, amongst other things, developed and presented property training courses for some of the leading UK banks.

 For a number of years he has been closely involved with the RICS, especially through membership of their education policy committees.

 Paul is very much looking forward to the challenge of helping nara develop and grow in a market where the services of its members are in such strong demand. He feels that it is a great time to be moving forward as an organisation, with the prospect of stronger numbers, improved services to members and a higher profile in the lending community. 

 The new nara business plan will be designed to reflect the requirements of the Council and members, and set the course for development and growth over the next few years. Input from the members will be essential so he will welcome any thoughts and suggestions for nara’s future. He can be contacted at paul.batho@nara.org.uk