Our People

Board of Trustees. We are fortunate to have such an involved and forward-thinking board of trustees. Their broad and varied experience helps to guide the course we take, ensuring we remain true to our values, charitable aims and objectives and use our funds wisely.

 

The Senior Leadership Team is responsible for maintaining essential business functions and managing those teams.

 

Karl Marlowe

Chair

As Chair since April 2017, Karl Marlowe’s role is to further develop sustainable partnership working and...

Gill Arukpe

Executive Trustee and Group Chief Executive

Gill established Social Interest Group in September 2014, creating a flat governance structure allowing oversight...

Stuart Jenkin

Vice-chair, Social Interest Group & Trustee & Chair SIG Housing Trust

As vice-chair, Stuart ensures good governance and financial management within the Group. He is also a Trustee and...

Michael Rutherford

Company Secretary and Director of Finance and Resources

Michael joined in December 2017, as Director of Finance and Resources. Michael manages the Finance, Information...

Maria Speight

Director of HR and Workforce Development

Maria joined the Group in July 2022 after investing 6.5 years in her HR career, including gaining her CIPD...

Claire Barton

Non-Executive Trustee

Claire has been an HR professional for over 30 years with a background in UK and international HR in FTSE 100...

Donald Douglas

Non-Executive Trustee

Donald has over 30 years of senior management experience in housing, supported housing and community development....

Dylan Kerr

Non-Executive Trustee

Dylan Kerr is a nurse prescriber who has worked in mental health and substance use treatment for over 15 years in...

Jeffery Loo

Non-Executive Trustee and Treasurer

Jeff worked in senior Finance, business, and governance leadership roles in global corporate organisations before...

Kieran Mitchell

Non-Executive Trustee

Kieran has nearly 40 years of experience in the property industry, focusing on investment and development assets....

Geetha Umaasuthan

Non-Executive Trustee

Geetha Umaasuthan works as Director of Finance and Operations at AGE UK East London. She has extensive experience...

Matthew Costin

Director of Housing and Maintenance

Matthew is responsible for all housing management, housing income, and our maintenance service. He has the...

Colm Keegan

Director of Best Practice

Colm joined in 2016 as Business Development Manager for SIG Equinox. As Director of Best Practice, Colm leads our...

Angela Henry

Director of Services and Support - Operations

Angela has been with the Social Interest group for 10 years, starting with us as a...

Adam Moll

Director of External Affairs

Adam has spent most of the past decade working in criminal justice in various roles spanning operations, research,...

Greg Tythe

Director of Development, Marketing and Communications

Greg joined in 2016 as Business Development Manager with responsibility for Penrose Options. He oversees the...

Jenny Ralls

Director of Compliance, Risk and Audit

Jenny joined Social Interest Group in February 2023 and is a member of the Executive Management Team. Jenny has a...

Other Team Members

Muriel Gutu

Group Clinical Lead

Muriel is a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Independent Nurse Prescriber and liaises with the Medical Team and Recovery Team, ensuring clinical governance is at the heart of Aspinden Care Home’s clinical offering.

Michael Okoye

Service Manager

My team is committed, dedicated and in particular sets the standard in delivering a person-centred service that represents the SIG core values of ambition, empowerment, transparency and inclusivity. My journey in SIG has been extremely fulfilling and I have received support and been empowered to grow into the position I am in.

Norah Kitimbo

Service Manager

I feel blessed working with wonderful people at SIG Penrose Synergy who have always made me feel that I belong. My colleagues are now like family to me as they lift me up, support me and correct me when I am wrong.

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