Sharon Hipkiss

Sharon Hipkiss is an Executive Project Lead at Shoosmiths since September 2023, where responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and overseeing high-impact projects aligned with the firm's strategic vision. Prior to this role, Sharon served as a Consultant, collaborating with the senior executive team to support the company's growth initiatives through strategic analysis and feedback. Sharon's extensive experience in the real estate sector includes positions at Avison Young UK as Principal COO for Real Estate Management, managing a team of 200 professionals across 11 regional offices, and at GVA UK as Senior Director in Property Management Consultancy, leading a team of 100 in delivering accounting services. Sharon began a career with GVA Grimley Limited as Director and Head of Real Estate Management Accounting, overseeing fund and corporate accounting services. Education includes a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting and attendance at St Paul's School for Girls.