Fire safety Coronavirus Careers (opens in a new tab) Ask Catalyst Media centre Homes to buy (opens in a new tab) Board and Executive team Our Board members Our board determines policies and the strategic and business planning framework. Catalyst is led by a board of non-executive directors. It comprises a minimum of seven and a maximum of twelve members. These include one residents’ representative and a minimum of six independent members. Ravi Rajagopal Chair Ravi has extensive experience from a 35-year career including 19 years with Diageo. He has a rich and varied background of international and UK commercial and philanthropic experience. Cary Wakefield Vice Chair Cary has had a successful career in FTSE, Public Sector and not-for-profit organisations in the UK and Europe. Cary has over 20 years’ experience in delivering high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction. Alison Knocker Chair of Customer Experience Committee Alison is Leadership Development Director at IMD Media Limited, an international technology-based business. Terry Hartwell Chair of Investment Committee Terry Hartwell is a chartered surveyor with over 35 years experience in commercial property. He has a degree in Valuation and Estate Management and became a Fellow of the RICS in 1993. Mike Jones Chair of Finance and Treasury Committee Mike is a retired treasury advisor, having worked in the social housing sector for over 30 years. Anne Markey Member of Investment Committee Anne is an architect and joint founding director of Phelan Architects, and brings considerable experience to her role as a member of our Investment Committee. Graham Woolfman Chair of Audit and Risk Committee Graham provides financial and governance consultancy focusing on a range of areas including to the social housing sector. Christine Turner Board member Christine has over 35 years’ experience in social housing as a senior executive, board member and regulator. Thelma Stober, BA (Hons) CEDR Member of the Remuneration and Succession Planning Committee Thelma is a solicitor and commercial mediator with extensive experience in the public sector. Andrew Wells Member of the Finance and Treasury Committee, Remuneration and Succession Planning Committee and Investment Committee Andrew has extensive experience in housing policy and related areas. The Executive team The Executive team acts as an executive within the authority delegated by the board. This includes detailed scrutiny of performance, the development of policy and procedures and expenditure approvals within budget. Sarah Thomas Chief Executive Officer Sarah joined Catalyst from Guinness where, as the Executive Director of Customer Services, she led the delivery of a customer service culture, launched digital services, and implemented a new model for local, mobile customer-facing teams. Kirsty Pepper Executive Director of Customer Services Kirsty has 16 years' customer services experience within the housing sector. Tim Jennings Executive Director of Finance Tim’s career spans over 30 years. After five years in a medium sized firm of Chartered Accountants, Tim has spent most of his career to date with Capita Plc. Philip Jenkins Group Development Director Philip joined Catalyst from Taylor Wimpey Central London, where he was Managing Director since September 2017. Peter Evans Group Director of Property Services Peter has been working in property and construction for over 35 years in different sectors and in a variety of capacities. Amanda Gonsalves Executive Director People and Culture Amanda has a wealth of experience in the housing and social care sectors. In this section Efficiency and transparency For our investors For our suppliers Media centre Awards and recognition Our history What we do Who we are Board and Executive team Amanda Gonsalves Christine Turner Kirsty Pepper Peter Evans Philip Jenkins Sarah Thomas Thelma Stober, BA (Hons) CEDR Tim Jennings Alison Knocker Andrew Wells Anne Markey Cary Wakefield Graham Woolfman Mike Jones Ravi Rajagopal (chair) Terry Hartwell Our credentials Our locations Our partners Our people Our service styles Our vision and values AccessibilityPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyModern Slavery StatementEquality, Diversity and InclusionData protectionAsk Catalyst (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) Catalyst Housing Limited: Charitable registered society, registered provider of social housing, registered society no. 16561R. Registered office: Ealing Gateway, 26-30 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W5 2AU. VAT number GB 532344176. © 2021 Catalyst Housing Limited.