Our people

Malcolm Cannon - Chief Executive

Malcolm is one of the newest members of the team, leaving Hunter Boot Ltd behind and joining ESPC in 2009.  Malcolm looks at the strategic direction of the company, ensuring strong communication and relations are maintained with ESPC's 200 member solicitor estate agents.  In his spare time Malcolm is literally all singing and dancing! He may be spotted at a local police choir concert or on the rugby pitch playing for his local team.

Malcolm's top tip for moving into your new home: "Get pictures up on the wall as soon as possible - instantly makes the new house seem like home and saves the pictures from being trodden on!"

Karen Graham - Fife Manager

Karen currently runs the Dunfermline Showroom and is the first port of call for the Fife and Kinross member firms.  She definitely has first hand experience of the property market, now living in her 13th property - lucky for some!

Karen, in her spare time, can be seen racing round the track at Knockhill in her Lotus or cruising around the open seas.

Karen's top tip house hunters: "Make use of all the free services available to you.  ESPC offers a free initial consultation with a solicitor, financial adviser and architects.

Neil Harrison - Marketing Manager

Neil joined ESPC in 2004 bringing with him his marketing expertise from Shepherd + Wedderburn and Standard Life.  Neil's role is to ensure that everyone knows about ESPC through creative, cost-effective, communication.  Next time you are out on a Sunday, pounding the streets 'opening viewing', you might also find Neil pounding the streets training for his next competitive run.

Neil's top tip for marketing your home: "Use ESPC! As well as that make sure your property details stand out."

Paul Hilton - Sales and Customer Services Manager

Paul has now been with ESPC for over ten years, coming from an estate agency background in England. Paul's role is to ensure we deliver the highest level of service.  He is also responsible for developing new products and services to meet the needs of the current market.  Paul is a big football fan, although by his own admission more watching than playing!

Paul's top tip for making the best first impression at a viewing: "Keep your home simple. No clutter, ensure it's clean tidy and make it as bright as you can by opening all the curtains and switching on the lights."

Andy Mitchell - Chief Financial Officer

Andy has been with ESPC for just over two years and is involved with all things finance within the company, such as budgeting, product pricing and forecasting.

Andy's top tip for financing your next home: "Make sure you speak to a financial adviser to assess your personal situation so that you can find the best mortgage to suit your circumstances."

Karen Neary - Centre Supervisor

Karen has worked with ESPC for over 20 years making her a hugely valuable part of the team.  Karen's main role is to oversee the activities within the Edinburgh showroom, providing the one stop shop for buying and selling property which is available from the centre. Karen is a very sociable person and enjoys meeting with friends. So if you are passing the showroom, feel free to pop into the showroom and Karen and her team will be there to greet you.

Karen's top tip to make your property stand out in the showroom:  "Make sure you've got good quality photos and take advantage of our Limelight Plus."

Heather Robertson - IT Solutions Manager

Heather project manages the solutions team who are responsible for all the IT within the company, including the website.

Heather's top tip for marketing you property online: "espc.com offers sellers the facility to provide buyers with as much detail about their property as possible including a Home Report link, floor plans and movie tours. Make sure you take advantage of this great benefit."