Jon Cooke steps down as Non-Executive Director at GPEA

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Industry heavyweight helped steer Fine & Country and The Guild through their 2024 sale to The Property Franchise Group.

21st Jan 20260 332 1 minute read Simon Cairnes

Jon Cooke has stepped down as a Non-Executive Director at GPEA, the business that owned Fine & Country and The Guild of Property Professionals.

GPEA says Cooke played a key role in the 2024 deal that brought both brands under the ownership of The Property Franchise Group, helping to shape their direction during a “pivotal” period for the sector.

Cooke joined The Guild as a non-executive director in 2001 and later co-founded Fine & Country with Malcolm Lindley, with the premium brand grown into a global network of licensed offices focused on the upper quartile of the market.

Jon’s contribution to The Guild, Fine & Country and the wider property industry has been nothing short of exceptional.”

Cooke was also closely involved in the growth of property technology and data services, including at Nurtur, which supplies technology services to estate agencies and financial services businesses.

Iain McKenzie, CEO, The Guild of Property Professionals

Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, says: “Jon’s contribution to The Guild, Fine & Country and the wider property industry has been nothing short of exceptional.

“I have had the privilege of working alongside Jon for many years, and together we have helped shape the strategy and direction of the business through periods of significant growth and change. His customer-first mindset, passion for technology and clear vision have left a lasting legacy.”

True friends

Speaking exclusively to The Neg, Cooke says: “Working with so many outstanding agents, both Guild and Fine and Country, for over 25 years has been a true pleasure.

“Our industry is full of great characters, and I’ve made some true friends along the way.

I am particularly proud of the Fine and Country foundation and look forward to all the new F&C ambassadors continuing the important charity work.

Cooke will now focus on innovation in the property sector and continue in his role as a Non-Exec Director for The Lomond Group.

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