Sonia Mehta, Head of Valuation Compliance Middle East at Savills has been appointed as a Board Member of the RICS World Regional Board for the Middle East and Africa. With over 16 years of experience at Savills Middle East, Sonia brings extensive expertise in valuation governance, professional standards, and regulatory compliance across various regional markets.
In this new role, she will collaborate with senior industry leaders to support RICS’ strategic direction in the region. Her responsibilities will include shaping standards, professional development, and industry engagement in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.
Mehta commented, “I am honoured to be appointed as a member of the RICS World Regional Board MENA, a role that feels particularly meaningful to me. I strongly believe in diversity, equity and inclusion because I have personally benefited from being given opportunity and support. I joined Savills 16 years ago in a very junior role and through continued investment, encouragement and trust I was able to grow and develop my career. Qualifying as an MRICS was a pivotal milestone that opened doors and shaped my leadership journey and I remain deeply grateful for that support.”
“Through my role on the Board, I am committed to giving back to the profession and supporting inclusive pathways to leadership. I am also keen to contribute regional insight that helps uphold the highest professional and ethical standards, in alignment with Savills longstanding commitment to excellence and its close partnership with RICS,” she added.
Richard Paul, Head of Professional Services & Consultancy Middle East added, “We are delighted with Sonia’s appointment, which reflects both her personal achievements and Savills broader commitment to advancing professional excellence across the region. Her deep understanding of valuation standards and governance, together with her leadership experience at Savills Middle East, makes her an outstanding representative on the RICS World Regional Board for the Middle East and Africa.”
As a Board Member, Sonia will contribute her insights on regional priorities and industry challenges. She will also support the implementation of RICS standards and professional initiatives across the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, she will serve as a liaison between RICS and regional stakeholders, representing practitioner and industry perspectives at the Board level.
This appointment solidifies Savills’ relationship with RICS and reinforces the firm’s commitment to upholding the highest professional and ethical standards in the region. It will also provide Savills with early access to emerging standards, policies, and industry developments, enabling them to align best practices and foster collaboration, the firm said in a statement.
