Women in Property appoints new South Wales chair

Women in Property (WiP) has announced its South Wales chair for 2025-26. 

Donna Griffiths, business development manager and head of social value at Bouygues UK, has been a member of WiP for five years and has worked in the construction industry for nearly 25 years.

WiP aims to create opportunities and inspire change for women working in the property and construction industry. 

The network helps to link members with fellow professionals across the UK.

Commenting on WiP’s ethos, Griffiths said it is about “prioritising and empowering people as we seek to improve gender parity in the industry, while working towards a more inclusive and understanding society”.  

“Our committees across the country are formed of member volunteers, all industry professionals, who focus their spare time and energy on the organisation’s core initiatives, including schools outreach, inclusion, mentoring, and our National Student Awards programme.

“For me, being a member of WiP allows likeminded people to network, participate in continuing professional development sessions, and access a robust mentoring programme. This collective effort is pivotal in advancing gender equality across all areas of society.”

Griffiths added: “I feel fortunate to be part of the South Wales branch, where a dedicated team of volunteers passionately supports our education outreach initiatives, mentoring programmes, as well as the numerous CPD sessions and site visits we organise throughout the year.

“Bouygues UK partners with WiP because it recognises the crucial role that diversity and inclusion plays in the business, driving innovation and creativity. We share WiP’s core values of educating, attracting, and inspiring young people to explore the exciting career opportunities available in the sector.

“I am honoured to be appointed branch chair to help guide our regional team. Our national chair’s theme this year is ‘People and community first’ which embraces WiP’s increasing emphasis on social mobility and breaking down the barriers to entry in this industry. We plan to reflect this in our events, partnerships, and messaging over the next year.”

WiP is also welcoming its new branch vice chair, Danielle Aberg, head of social value at Thrive. She will be supporting Griffiths in the coming year, before taking on the role of branch chair in March 2026.