The IRV Professional Community Group has named Katherine Brunacci FIRV its new Vice Chair, assisting Sammantha Maclachlan FIRV as Chair during the Institute’s upcoming growth phase.
Katherine Brunacci was one of three candidates to stand for the role, alongside Georgina Southam FIRV and Rachel Kinsella MIRV. All three candidates shared a commitment to supporting the growth and development of the community.
In her manifesto, Katherine Brunacci emphasized three priorities: maintaining high professional standards, making the Institute accessible and supportive for new valuers, and strengthening the connection between valuation figures and real-world manufacturing costs.
As a practising bench jeweller and valuer, Katherine Brunacci brings a unique perspective on manufacturing practices and costs. She also has experience as a trained expert witness and specialist knowledge of Asian jewellery.
Katherine Brunacci stated, “I am honoured to have been appointed Vice Chair of the Institute of Registered Valuers. I look forward to listening to and working collaboratively with our members, the wider trade and fellow valuers to help ensure the Institute remains accessible, supportive and responsive to the needs of the valuing community, while continuing to uphold the highest professional standards.”
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The Institute thanked Georgina Southam and Rachel Kinsella for standing for Vice Chair and for their commitment to the profession. Both will continue to support the work of the Professional Community Group, bringing different perspectives and skills into its work.
Sammantha Maclachlan, Chair of the IRV, said, “I’m delighted to welcome Katherine as Vice Chair. She brings a combination of professional expertise, practical experience and real enthusiasm for the IRV community, and I’m looking forward to working closely with her as we move our plans for the Institute forward.”
The meeting also considered the top-level direction of a new IRV strategy, focusing on three areas: strengthening knowledge and skills, supporting a strong and sustainable Institute, and building a connected and supportive professional community.
The IRV Professional Community Group consists of Sammantha Maclachlan, Chair, Katherine Brunacci, Vice Chair, and several other members, including Jonathan Seth Solomons, Rachel Kinsella, and Georgina Southam. They will work together to implement the new strategy and support the growth of the Institute.
