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Independent Directors

The following are the independent members of the Homes for Islington Board.

Ann Lucas
ann.lucas@homesforislington.org.uk

Ann was elected as the Vice Chair of the Board in November 2009 having previously been chair between 2003 and 2007. Ann was first appointed to the Board in 2004 and is a qualified accountant with in excess of 20 years experience of financial management as well as experience of sitting on RSL Boards. She is also working as a consultant with a number of London ALMOs on their Decent Homes programme and worked on the development and procurement of the investment programme for Homes for Islington.

Adam Borrie (BA, MSc)
adam.borrie@homesforislington.org.uk

Adam was appointed to the board in October 2005. Adam has over ten years experience in the housing sector covering a range of service areas. He specialises in the design, development and implementation of housing systems: a number of which have attracted the commendation of regulatory bodies as well as a national IT in construction award. He is currently employed by Peabody, one of the largest and oldest RSL’s in London.

Adam also works as a business mentor for the Princes Trust. He has assisted young people in establishing successful and thriving businesses using his experience of change management and developing people. One of his clients received a Federation of Small Business Award in 2008.

Prior to joining the housing sector, Adam was awarded a scholarship to attend the LSE where he studied the development and implementation of housing policy, maturing social security systems, redistributive economics and politics in the UK, Europe and North America.

Amran Raja (BSc.Hons. Dip CPC)
amran.raja@homesforislington.org.uk

Amran has 18 years of extensive experience in the Construction Industry.
Architecturally trained, he broadened his experience moving into Project Management and Development Management, having worked in both Public and Private sectors for DWP and DFES, as well as in the role of Project Manager for Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd.

Having previously served as Chairman of BRG – Business Review Group, for two national Main-contracting organisations, Amran has developed his management skills to maximise on project efficiencies and develop ‘VFM’ – Value for Money services, with high levels of customer satisfaction at the core of his delivery.

As Managing Director and Owner of BGA London Limited, an Islington based business, Amran oversees the delivery of Feasibility studies and Planning Applications supported by complimentary construction consultancy services TPS – Total Project Solutions, to a wide range of Residential, Mixed use and RSL orientated schemes delivered throughout London and in partnership with London Borough of Newham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

Amran was appointed to the Board in November 2009.

Ruth Wayte
ruth.wayte@homesforislington.org.uk

Ruth is Director of Commissioning and Operational Policy at the Legal Services Commission, a non-departmental public body which administers legal aid in England and Wales. Her role is to implement policy decisions from the Ministry of Justice by commissioning legal aid services from solicitors and not-for-profit organisations such as CABx and Law Centres.

Ruth is a solicitor and also a member of the executive team for the LSC as the principal legal advisor to the Executive and Board of Legal Aid Commissioners. As a lawyer, Ruth specialised in housing during her early career and has since moved on from litigation to an in house role with an emphasis on public law, commercial work and public procurement.

Ruth is an Islington (freehold) resident and is keen to become involved and learn more about the governance requirements and arrangements for ALMOs and the current issues in relation to council housing and services.