Our people have come together as a team to deliver on our mission. Each one knows what it takes to create places that people are proud to call home.
DOMINIC RICHARDS
Co-Founder & Chair
Over the past 25 years, Dominic has gained a deep understanding of the impact of the built environment on the quality of life of those living and working within it. He founded Our Place to deliver on these learnings by developing sustainable communities and walkable neighbourhoods that are deeply rooted in their locality.
James Owen
CFO
James has responsibility for project finances and investment strategy having held similar roles at Taylor Wimpey, Lendlease, Majid Al Futtaim Group and Hammerson Plc. James is ACCA qualified.
JOSEPH BAUM
director OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Joseph has worked in the built environment for almost a decade, supporting land promoters, developers and public sector organisations to navigate the planning process and make the case for good development. As a former local Councillor, Joseph is passionate about ensuring that residents and community groups are able to have their voice heard and to truly benefit from sustainable development.
Luke Bennett
Design director
Luke is a registered UK architect with experience in prominent design practices. He has worked on the design of large-scale town developments, urban regeneration projects, affordable housing and bespoke private residences, and is responsible for ensuring that each Our Place development is characterful and sympathetic to its surroundings.
Giff Mulley
Estates DIRECTOR
As Head of Estates and Asset Management, Giff is focused on ensuring our spaces, services and wider amenities meet customer needs and allow thriving communities to form. Giff leads a nimble team who make it their business to help your business. Giff is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and is qualified in Construction Management.
KATE BULTITUDE
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Kate is responsible for operational finance including preparation of management information, monitoring cashflow and business performance having previously held Head of Finance role at Purcell. Kate also assists in the running of our serviced office business in Norwich.
RAJ MS CHANA
Block & Facilities Manager
Raj is a dedicated and knowledgable senior Building Manager with over a decade of experience in Facilities & Project Management, including overseeing the urban regeneration of parts of Stratford pre and post the 2012 Olympics. He is passionate about customer focussed delivery and believes that clear and consistent communication is key to building successful relationships.
Kim Slowe
Director
Kim is the Founder of ZeroC construction, that was sold to Places for People in 2014. He was responsible for much of the construction of Poundbury, and also delivered Rousillion Park Chichester and the Olympic Sailing Village in Portland, Dorset.
Simon Conibear
delivery Director
Simon graduated from Cambridge with a degree in history before training as a Chartered Surveyor. He was the Estate Director and Development Manager for the Poundbury Project and Non-executive advisor to the Gascoyne Cecil Estates.
