Staff and board | Ethical Property

Our board

Cate Teideman

Finance Director

Cate Teideman

Finance Director

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.

Mark Hannam

Chair

Mark Hannam

Chair

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.

Jennifer Ekelund

Non-executive Director

Jennifer Ekelund

Non-executive Director

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.

Abena Fairweather

Non-executive Director

Abena Fairweather

Non-executive Director

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.

Arti Bareja

Non-executive Director

Arti Bareja

Non-executive Director

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.

Our Senior Management Team

Jonathan Davies

Managing Director*

Jonathan Davies

Managing Director*

Jonathan joined Ethical Property in 2016 as Operations Director, following a leadership role at a housing association. In 2019, he became Deputy Managing Director, overseeing regional and central operations, HR, and IT, while leading on Impact and Equality & Diversity. Passionate about employee engagement, customer experience, and partnerships, Jonathan was appointed interim Managing Director in July 2025, continuing to champion positive change and strong organisational culture.

Deborah Hughes

Head of PR, Marketing and Communications

Deborah Hughes

Head of PR, Marketing and Communications

Deborah joined Ethical Property in 2017. Starting her career in broadcast journalism, she has an extensive background in media and marketing, including 15 years heading up the international media team for Macmillan Publishers. Deborah has also spent time teaching at the University of Arts in London as well as helping start-ups and charities reach their potential.

Sarah Campbell

Development Director*

Sarah Campbell

Development Director*

Sarah joined Ethical Property in 2012, having been Head of Fundraising at Meningitis Research Foundation. Sarah was responsible for overseeing operations within our South West and Wales region which includes sites in Bristol, Bath and Cardiff but now works to oversee the company's development.

Ed Carter

Operations Director*

Ed Carter

Operations Director*

Ed joined Ethical Property in 2016. At university he studied Law and has a MA in Housing Practice, as well as being a Prince2 Practitioner. Ed gained experience in property and estate management working for a social housing provider and the estates department of a London university. Ed is responsible for overseeing operations.

Our Wider management team

Catherine Bhaoilligh-Sander

Sales Manager

Catherine Bhaoilligh-Sander

Sales Manager

Catherine joined the company in 2018, having read International Relations at LSE and with a background in sales and digital marketing. Catherine leads on space-filling and advertising for our centres, and in her spare time volunteers in disability advocacy, an area in which she’s highly experienced. She is also a committed advocate for “a 6-minute cup of tea”.

Darren Bailey

Finance Manager

Darren Bailey

Finance Manager

Darren joined Ethical Property in January 2020, During a 35-year career he has worked in the public, private and education sectors. A Chartered Management Accountant with extensive experience working at department, company and group level, Darren manages our Finance Team and attends the Audit and Risk Committee.

Jason Friedman

Head of IT

Jason Friedman

Head of IT

Jason is responsible for IT infrastructure, security and innovation at all Ethical Property locations. His previous roles include Global Head of IT and IT Director for Maybourne Hotel Group (Claridges, Connaught, The Berkeley) and Quintessentially. Commercially astute and extremely business-focused, Jason applies a hands-on approach supporting business change and promoting innovation to deliver added business value and ROI using new technology.

Andrew Higson

Head of Legal, Property & Contracts

Andrew Higson

Head of Legal, Property & Contracts

Andy joined Ethical Property in 2005 following completion of a Law Degree and PgDip in Legal Practice. He managed our properties in London and Oxford and since 2013 he has been our Operations Manager including responsibility for tenancy agreements and other legal matters. Alongside these roles he has also assisted the Board on governance and compliance issues as Assistant Company Secretary since 2007.

Jonathan Macaskill

Head of Operations (Quality and Compliance)*

Jonathan Macaskill

Head of Operations (Quality and Compliance)*

Jonathan joined Ethical Property in March 2016, having previously worked in a variety of senior roles for national charities, developing and managing services for people with a learning disability. Jonathan’s experience of supporting dispersed teams, across a wide geographical area, is key to managing the North and Midlands region, which includes sites in Oxford, Manchester, Sheffield and Edinburgh.

Maria Laguna

Head of HR

Maria Laguna

Head of HR

Maria, Assoc CIPD, joined Ethical Property in 2024. With a background of over 20 years mostly working in the international not-for-profit sector, she has extensive experience in executive search, finance, operations, and HR, and has a track record of driving organisational success through strategic HR initiatives. Maria particularly enjoys working in inclusive and multicultural organisations.

Luiza Costescu

Head of Operations (Customer and Impact)*

Luiza Costescu

Head of Operations (Customer and Impact)*

Luiza holds a Master’s in Community Development and brings a strong background in operations and events. Since joining Ethical Property in 2012, she worked across many functions including operational and sales roles, most recently managing one of our busiest centres, The Foundry. Her passion lies in social and environmental initiatives that build community, foster inclusion, and promote lasting sustainability through collaborative, nature-based engagement.

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