Deborah is the Chief Executive Officer of Populo Living - Newham Council’s wholly owned housing company. Newham is one of London’s most exciting, diverse and fastest growing boroughs and Deborah is committed to providing more homes that are genuinely affordable and high quality. Her career ranges from Strategy Director for a major residential developer, to advising the former PM on Housing Policy, to delivering large scale residential schemes directly. Deb is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Wales, Trinity St David.