Stefan de Goeij appointed Chair of RICS European World Regional Board

Stefan de Goeij, Partner and Head of Sustainability & ESG for CEE and the Nordics at Cushman & Wakefield, has been appointed Chair of the European World Regional Board (EWRB) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He will also serve as a Member of the Global Members Committee.

In this role, Stefan de Goeij will lead RICS’ strategic agenda across Europe and represent the region at a global level, helping shape the direction of the profession and strengthening collaboration across markets.

For the real estate sector, this position plays an important role in aligning European market priorities with global standards and ensuring that key topics such as sustainability, regulation and professional practice are addressed consistently across regions.

RICS is a globally recognised professional body that sets standards for the real estate sector and contributes to transparency and consistency across property markets worldwide.

Stefan de Goeij, Head of Sustainability & ESG, NL, CEE + Nordics: “I am deeply honoured to be appointed as Chair of the RICS European World Regional Board and to also serve as a Member of the Global Members Committee. Taking on these roles in the current environment is both challenging and exciting, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues to support the evolving agenda and represent RICS members across Europe.”

Jonathan Hallett, Head of CEE & Nordics at Cushman & Wakefield, added: “Stefan’s appointment is a recognition of his long-standing expertise and strong leadership in sustainability and real estate management. His new role within RICS not only underlines his personal credibility but also strengthens our connection to key global industry discussions and standards. We believe this will bring additional value to our clients and partners across the region.”