Celebrating Samantha McClary

News / 09.01.2025

Samantha McClary has been an outstanding editor of EG since 2019 and a valued member of the business for over 20 years, shaping the conversation in the commercial real estate industry with her leadership, insight, and commitment.

As a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion, Sam has driven meaningful change through initiatives such as the EG Public Sector Forum, Investor Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Future Leaders Programme, and championed REWIRE - Recognition and Empowerment of Women in Real Estate - which she started with Real Estate Balance Managing Director Sue Brown.

We were therefore very pleased to work with EG to arrange an appreciation party for Sam at Uncommon in High Holborn, London, on Thursday 30th January.

The individuals and businesses listed below very kindly donated towards the running of the event, including the costs for food, drinks and catering staff.

David Sleath from SEGRO PLC

Mike Hussey from Almancantar

Clarence Dixon from CBRE

Emma Goodford from Knight Frank

CMS UK

British Land

Landsec

Greystar

The Property Advisors Forum comprising the companies listed below have also joined forces to make a generous donation and we are very thankful to the following individuals:

James Sparrow from Savills 

Ciaran Bird from CBRE

Stephanie Hyde from JLL

George Roberts from Cushman and Wakefield

Tony Horrell from Colliers

Simon Pritchard from Gerald Eve

Nick Walkley from Avison Young

Scott Tyler from Alsopp

Ezra Nahome from Lambert Smith Hampton

Etienne Prongue from BNP Paribas

Richard Bruce from Carter Jonas

Nigel Shilton from Deloitte

Stephen Clifton from Knight Frank

Thank you to all who supported the event and all who attended to show their appreciation for Sam's contributions to our industry over more than two decades.