Archives: Team

Tom Ebbutt

Tom Ebbutt Tom Ebbutt

Tom is currently Director of Impact at B Lab UK, a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. He was previously Managing Director of On Purpose, an organisation which works to help people and organisations find their purpose, and then make it a reality. Prior to joining On […]

Emmanuel Thomas

Emmanuel Thomas Emmanuel Thomas joins us as Non Executive Director for Emerging Futures

Emmanuel is a dedicated Housing Officer for a local authority in Worcestershire, where he employs a Psychological Informed Environment approach to support residents prevent and alleviate homelessness. His multifaceted experience in housing includes frontline outreach services for rough sleepers, support for residents in temporary accommodation, and strategic project management aimed at homelessness prevention. Before his […]

Stephanie Birch

Stephanie Birch Stephanie Birch join us as Non Executive Director for Emerging Futures

Stephanie has extensive experience in operational transformation, leadership, and business strategy. With a strong background in scaling organisations and driving efficiency, she has held pivotal roles across both the private and non-profit sectors. Stephanie’s expertise lies in building people-first, process-driven environments that foster sustainable growth while ensuring employee engagement and well-being. To Emerging Futures, Stephanie […]

Susan Giles

Susan Giles Susan Giles joins us as Trustee for Thrive Social Housing

Susan runs her own business Board Matters, supporting small businesses and charities within the health and social care sector with their corporate governance requirements. Prior to this she gained 20 years’ experience working in the NHS in the areas of risk management, clinical governance, corporate performance and Company Secretary, gaining a distinction in Healthcare Governance […]

Janice Horsman

Janice Horsman Janice Horsman

Janice qualified as an economics graduate and subsequently as a post-graduate social worker. She has a breadth and depth of experience across social housing, health and social care. Having progressed from clinical practice into management, she has held CEO roles in the not-for-profit sector since 2000. Janice’s last roles were with Mind, the leading mental […]

Eric Tamanis

Eric Tamanis Eric Tamanis stands against a brick wall in a white shirt

Eric joined Salix Homes in November 2022 as Executive Director of Resources, responsible for overseeing the organisation’s back-office support services, which includes finance, performance, governance, health and safety, HR, marketing and ICT. He has worked in the social housing sector since the early 1990s, qualifying as an accountant in his early career, before holding directorate […]

David Moran

David Moran David Moran stands in front of a brick wall smiling

Driven by a passion for educational excellence and child welfare, David began his career over 25 years ago as a science teacher. He joined Venturers Trust as Interim CEO in October 2023, bringing extensive experience in strategic leadership and safeguarding. Prior to this, David served as CEO of E-ACT, where he transformed the educational and […]

Marc Giraudon

Marc Giraudon Marc Giraudon

Marc’s business background started in property. As European CFO for a US Real Estate firm, Marc travelled extensively working across Europe, the USA and Russia. He then founded a financial services support business with offices in London, Jersey, Guernsey and Hong Kong. As an accountant with an MBA from London Business School, Marc now works […]