Our Board

Arti has a varied career in the finance sector, from advising on M&A deals to managing a loan portfolio for an ethical finance provider. She has raised investment for companies with a social and / or environmental purpose. Most recently she has worked both in the UK Government and also as an adviser to central and local Government focussing on the transition to a low carbon economy, covering policy, delivery and finance.

Abena is the Managing Director of a B Corp certified, sustainable events company, and has worked in roles across architecture and as a social landlord. She has over 20 years of experience leading initiatives in sustainability, social impact, and the built environment across the public, private and charitable sectors. She has joined Ethical Property as a Non-Executive Director of the Board this year.

Jennifer is a Director of Green Transition at The Partnering Initiative (TPI), and serves on the Board of Soha, an Oxfordshire housing association and mutual. Jennifer was the first head of the University of Oxford’s Environmental Sustainability Estates and has experience working within the third sector. Jennifer joined the Board in November 2022 prior to being elected at our March 2023 AGM. She is a member of the Audit & Risk Committee.

Mark is Chair of the Board of Internews Europe, a charity that supports independent media organizations in over one hundred countries around the world to provide trustworthy news and information.  He is also a Board member of Gateway Housing Association, based in East London.  Formerly, he was Chair of the Board at Fair Finance and Deputy Chair of the Board at the University of East London.

Cate qualified as a chartered management accountant in 2004 and has a degree in Sustainable Performance Management. She worked in investment banking and business information before becoming Head of Finance for an opera charity. Cate joined Ethical Property in 2015 as Head of Finance and stepped into the role of Finance Director in September 2019.

Anne-Marie has worked in various property, charity, and grant-giving roles mainly in the heritage sector and was Head of the Capital team at The BIG Lottery Fund and led the Property Planning, Projects and European Funding team at the National Trust for Scotland.

Juliet is a Director of Stour Trust and co-founder of Stour Space, providing affordable work, civic and creative spaces. Juliet co-led the formation of the Hackney Wick & Fish Island Community Development Trust and sits on the Board of London Community Land Trust. She has worked in the third sector, focussing on social justice issues. Juliet is a Member of the Portfolio Investment Committee