Management

The Corporate Management Team is in charge of the day-to-day running of Poplar HARCA. They work with our Board and Committees on long-term decisions and projects.

Executive Leadership Team

Steve Stride

Steve founded Poplar HARCA, and his entire career has been in the housing sector.

Andrea Baker

Andrea joined Poplar HARCA as Director of Housing in 2008.

Babu Bhattacherjee

Babu has over 30 years’ experience working for a range of community, voluntary and regeneration organisations in London and Manchester.

Neal Hunt

Neal has worked in construction and development for 30 years and has vast knowledge of the affordable housing sector.

Jon Spearing

Jon is an Associate Member of Chartered Management Accountants and has over 12 years’ experience in the housing sector.

Kevin Wright

Kevin is our longest serving Director and is highly experienced in large scale property maintenance and asset management.