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HNWIs and developers are changing their behaviour as the socially responsible revolution rolls on, writes Penny Mosgrove...

Penny Mosgrove is the Chief Executive Officer of Quintessentially Estates globally. Penny has spearheaded the expansion of the company from a single office in London to over 10 offices covering the major international hubs. Penny leads the strategy and expansion of the company which resulted in over a billion worth of property sold last year. Penny also sits on the board of the Quintessentially Group with revenues in excess of £100m and over 1000 staff and 65 offices worldwide.
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