Connells Group has announced three significant promotions to its estate agency senior management team.

Ian Fry (above) and Giles Hart are promoted to the new roles of Connells Group National Operations Directors and Simon Arnes is appointed to Connells Group Estate Agency Operations Director.

Giles (left) and Ian will have responsibility for Connells Group’s largest estate agency businesses – Connells Residential and Sequence – covering the North and South respectively and providing a collaborative approach to sharing best practice and enabling further growth in market share. Simon will assist with driving and developing Connells Group’s entire estate agency network and with maintaining its market leading position.

Simon, Giles and Ian have over 75 years’ combined experience, starting their careers as negotiators and undertaking roles at every level within the business.

David Plumtree, Connells Group Estate Agency Chief Executive, said, “As well as recognising the talent within our company, these well-deserved promotions signal our commitment to strengthening the business and driving forward with further expansion. These appointments will develop the collaborative approach to sharing knowledge, expertise and best practice across our network, ultimately providing the best service for our customers.”