PRIYA AGGARWAL-SHAH

A Communications Consultant in the built environment sector, public speaker and keen traveller.

Priya Aggarwal-Shah is the Founder and Director of PREACH Inclusion® (formerly BAME in Property), an organisation dedicated to advancing intersectional inclusion in the Built Environment.

Launched in 2018 as a networking group online, Priya has since organised in-person networking events with leading built environment companies for 1,000s of property professionals, grown a social media following to 8,500+ and championed numerous campaigns, including Race Equality Week, #MyNameIs, South Asian Heritage Month and International Women’s Day.

In 2020, amidst the shifting landscape caused by the pandemic, Priya transformed BAME in Property into a full-fledged company. The business now offers a diverse range of services, including workshops, consultancy, a Jobs Board, and membership packages. Notable clients include Pegasus Group, Trident Building Consultancy, Montagu Evans, Turley, London Property Alliance, and many more.

Prior to running PREACH Inclusion® full-time, Priya spent eight years as a stakeholder and community engagement consultant within the built environment sector. She supported planning applications and communication strategies for developers and energy companies, leveraging her expertise in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to shape inclusive engagement strategies.

In the last seven years, Priya has spoken on over 150 panel events, hosted / moderated discussions and roundtables, as well as delivered keynotes to senior leaders, about diversity and inclusion, personal experiences, and more.

In the last seven years, Priya has spoken at over 155 events, including panels, keynotes, and roundtables, where she shares her insights on diversity, inclusion, and personal experiences with senior leaders. She has also become a sought-after commentator on EDI issues, featuring on BBC London, BBC Asian Network, Inside Housing, Asian Voice, EG, Bisnow, and more.

With a passion for the built environment in developing countries, Priya integrates her global experiences into her professional work, believing that the best practices emerge from diverse perspectives around the world. Her 2018 research in South Africa, exploring the housing challenges faced by the Indian population in Kwa-Zulu Natal and the role of religion and culture in overcoming them, was published in February 2019. She also shared her findings at a live interview with the Editor of EG in May 2019.

Priya sits on the following boards:

BE News DE&I Editorial Advisory Board
London Property Alliance DE&I Board
LandAid Fundraising and Engagement Committee

Priya has received the following accolades for her work:

RTPI Planner Magazine's Women of Influence (2018-2021); Judge for the 2024 list
Finalist for Estate Gazette's Rising Star Award (2018)
Property Week’s RESI Trailblazers (2019)
Finalist, Women of the Future Awards – Real Estate, Infrastructure and Construction (2020)
Ranked 29 in TechRound's Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs (2020)
PR Week’s 30 Under 30 (2021)
Shortlisted for Women of the Year (Residential), Inspiring Women in Property Awards (2023)
Property Week’s “One to Watch” (2024)
Shortlisted for EG’s Campaign of the Year Award, with our client, Prideview Group (2024)
Judge for the prestigious Asian Achievers Awards (2024)

Through her work, Priya continues to push the boundaries of inclusion and diversity in the built environment, shaping a more equitable industry for future generations.