Director of big agency and charity fundraiser dies after long illness
Ian Maclean, who had been Franchise Director at Belvoir Group since 2016, has passed away, the company has announced.
Belvoir Group has announced the death of Franchise Director Ian Maclean after a long illness.
Ian (main image, left), who was 62, had been a director with Belvoir since 2016 after being promoted from a Business Mentor.
He joined the company in 2007, and stayed on when it was bought by The Property Franchise Group last year.
Keen motorcyclist
He was a keen motorcyclist and in 2022 to celebrate his 60th birthday he planned to team up with Andy Soloman, ex-CEO of Yomdel, to take on a month-long motorbike journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise cash for charity (see main picture).
Unfortunately the trip had to be cancelled because Ian received the initial diagnosis of his illness.
Highly valued and respected
Gareth Samples, CEO at TPFG, says: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ian Maclean, Franchise Director, following a long-term illness.
“Ian was a highly valued and respected member of our team with a strong dedication to the Belvoir Group franchise network over the past 17 years. Our thoughts are with Ian’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
I had the privilege of spending time with this great man during the period of his illness.”
And Dorian Gonsalves, previous CEO at Belvoir Group, says: “I had the privilege of spending time with this great man during the period of his illness.
“His infectious positivity and kind-heartedness made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
“Ian was a colleague and a friend. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts and prayers go to his wife, Angela, his son and daughter, Euan and Abbie.”
A very sad loss, Ian supported many charity including Agents Giving. Sending our deepest sympathies to all his family and friends.
Ah that’s very sad , he was a lovely fella. Thoughts with family and friends