As Chair since April 2017, Karl Marlowe’s role is to further develop sustainable partnership working and expertise between health and social care providers for marginalised populations in England under the umbrella of a well-governed and innovative charitable organisation.

Gill established Social Interest Group in September 2014, creating a flat governance structure allowing oversight of the three founder members of Social Interest Group.

As vice-chair, Stuart ensures good governance and financial management within the Group. He is also a Trustee and Chair of the SIG Housing Trust subsidiary.

Michael joined in December 2017, as Director of Finance and Resources. Michael manages the Finance, Information Technology, Procurement and Housing and Repair Teams and is the Company Secretary for the Group and its subsidiaries.

Claire has been an HR professional for over 30 years with a background in UK and international HR in FTSE 100 organisations across oil and gas, petrochemicals and manufacturing. She moved into HR consultancy services to small and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries and coaching leaders and entrepreneurs in start-up businesses. She has latterly mentored job seekers through the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and volunteered with Age UK.

Donald has over 30 years of senior management experience in housing, supported housing and community development. He has extensive governance experience, has served on boards of large and small housing providers, and has led three small specialist-supported housing organisations as Chief Executive.

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

Jeff worked in senior Finance, business, and governance leadership roles in global corporate organisations before entering the charity sector. Before joining SIG, Jeff spent four years at an Early Years education charity, turning around the social enterprise and developing a financially sustainable model to grow the charity’s reach, influence and social impact, and created a modern digital organisation with new working methods and culture in the housing sector.

Kieran has nearly 40 years of experience in the property industry, focusing on investment and development assets. He has advised and worked with a wide range of major UK Funds, property companies, developers and private investors across all primary sectors, including offices, industrial, retail, hotels and, in more recent years, residential properties.

Geetha Umaasuthan works as Director of Finance and Operations at AGE UK East London. She has extensive experience in Finance, with more than 25 years in the commercial and charity sectors.