LGSS appoints new technical director

James Ginley FRICS will take the position with immediate effect.

LGSS appoints new technical director

Legal & General Surveying Services (LGSS) has appointed James Ginley FRICS (pictured) as its new technical director with immediate effect.

Ginley joined LGSS in January 2013 as head of risk, and has been actively involved in industry forums and was awarded RICS Residential Young Surveyor of the year in 2015.

He was recently the lead author of the RICS Flooding Information Paper and RICS Complaints handling guidance for firms.

Kevin Webb, newly appointed managing director of LGSS, said: “James epitomises the depth and breadth of knowledge we have in LGSS.

“He has been instrumental in developing his team’s experience and expertise to allow the business to offer a unique opportunity to clients in helping shape policies to meet the opportunities and challenges of lending."

Ginley added: “This is a great opportunity to develop our Property Risk team’s proposition even further.

“The challenges facing lenders in search of market share and competitive service have never been greater. We have some great plans to meet these challenges."