Board of Directors

About Robert

Robert Fowlds was appointed to the Board in February 2024, and the Board appointed him as the Group’s Chair effective 1 May 2026. Robert chairs the Nominations Committee and is a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Robert has over 40 years’ experience in real estate. He was head of real estate investment banking at J.P. Morgan Cazenove until 2015, advising on numerous capital markets and M&A transactions. Prior to working in corporate finance, Robert was Managing Director and Co-Head of the Pan-European real estate sector equity analyst team at Merrill Lynch, and previously a member of the team at Kleinwort Benson. Robert is a chartered surveyor and spent his early career specialising in investment and development.

Robert’s financial knowledge and background in the real estate industry, as well as his experience as a non-executive director in the listed sector, strengthens the overall expertise of the Board and contributes to the long-term success of the business. He is a key contributor to the firm’s strategic discussions, and his knowledge of the real estate investment sector is frequently drawn upon in Board discussions and assists the Board in decision-making. Robert’s effectiveness as Chair is further bolstered by his extensive experience in stakeholder relations garnered throughout his career. 

Other Current External Appointments

• Member of the Supervisory Board, Klepierre S.A.
• Non-Executive Director, LondonMetric Property plc

About Matthew

Matthew Bonning-Snook, BSc (Urb Est Surveying) MRICS, joined Helical in 1995 and was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director in 2007, assuming the role of Chief Executive following the conclusion of the 2024 annual general meeting. He also serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committee leading our commitment to measuring and improving Helical’s corporate ESG performance and driving the Group’s sustainability initiatives.

Prior to joining Helical, Matthew was a Development Agent and Consultant at Richard Ellis (now CBRE). 

With his extensive experience, expert knowledge of the London property market and established network of contacts within the industry, Matthew provides valuable insight to lead the business and execute the Group’s strategy, including securing our joint venture with Places for London which is the cornerstone of our future pipeline.

About James

James Moss, MChem (Hons) (Oxon) FCA, joined Helical in September 2014 as Group Financial Controller and was appointed Company Secretary in May 2015 and to the Executive Committee in March 2018. He was subsequently appointed Chief Operating Officer in May 2022. 

James joined the Board as CFO Designate on 1 April 2025, succeeding Tim Murphy as Chief Financial Officer following the conclusion of the 2025 annual general meeting. 

James has extensive financial and real estate experience and is a highly adept leader and communicator. He is skilled in leading corporate finance matters and joint venture structuring, both of which are particularly important to the delivery of our strategy and long-term success.

James was previously at Grant Thornton, where he was latterly responsible for leading audit and other assurance assignments in their real estate division.

About Sue

Sue Farr is the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and has served on the boards of a diverse range of companies and has experience on other remuneration committees, both as a member and chair. Her effectiveness as Chair is bolstered by her understanding of employee and wider business perspectives, as well as her ability to consider the consequences of
remuneration decisions. She is also a member of the Audit and Risk and Nominations Committees.

Sue was first appointed to the Board in June 2019. In May 2021, the Board appointed Sue as the designated Non-Executive Director (“DNED”) for ESG and Sustainability and in July 2025, she became the DNED for workforce engagement. She plays a key role in monitoring Helical’s Culture and ensuring its alignment with Company strategy to support the long-term sustainable success of the business.

Sue contributes considerable knowledge, skill and experience to the Board and its Committees, particularly in the areas of marketing, branding and consumer issues, which are key areas of focus for the Board and important for the continued success of our business.

Sue is a former Chair of both the Marketing Society and the Marketing Group of Great Britain. In 2003, she joined the Chime Group, where she was Chair of the Advertising and Marketing Services Division and Strategic and Business Development Director until 2015, and served as a Special Advisor to their Board until July 2020. Prior to joining the Chime Group, Sue served as Marketing Director of the BBC for seven years, Director of Corporate Affairs at Thames Television for three years and Director of Corporate Communications at Vauxhall Motors. Sue has also served as a Non-Executive Director for British American Tobacco plc, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc, New Look plc, Accsys Technologies plc, Lookers plc, Unlimited Marketing Group Ltd, DNEG Limited, Dairy Crest plc, Dolphin Capital Partners and Historic Royal Palaces.

Other current external appointments:

• Senior Independent Director, THG PLC
• Non-Executive Director, Ebiquity plc 
• Non-Executive Director, Vistry Group PLC 

About Amanda

Amanda Aldridge was appointed to the Board in April 2024 and serves as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. 

Having spent 33 years at KPMG, Amanda has garnered extensive experience in the fields of audit, governance and capital markets. She was a KPMG partner for 20 years, holding numerous positions and was latterly the Head of Intellectual Property & Contract Governance in the firm’s Risk Consulting Division. 

Over the last eight years, Amanda has served as a Non-Executive Director on several quoted and unquoted company boards and is an experienced audit and risk committee chair. Through her directorships, she has also gained considerable experience in the property sector.

Amanda qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1987 and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. She is also an active member of the Institute’s Corporate Governance, Sustainability & Climate Change and Construction & Real Estate Communities. 

Amanda’s strong financial background, combined with her knowledge and experience in risk management across a variety of sectors, including property, is highly valuable to the Board and contributes to the long-term success of the business.

Other Current External Appointments 

• Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee at The Brunner Investment Trust plc
• Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee at Staffline Group plc 
• Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee at The Low Carbon Contracts Company Limited
• Non-Executive Director at AGS Airports Group Holdings Limited

About Martina

Martina Malone was appointed to the Board on 1 September 2025 and has a 30-year career spanning the sectors of banking, finance and real estate garnered from roles at Prologis, JER Partners, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and HypoVereinsbank. 

Prior to joining Helical, she held the role of Global Head of Capital Raising at Prologis, a leading global logistics real estate firm. Her career with Prologis spanned from 2010 until the beginning of August 2025, during which time she built and led a global team across offices in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Singapore that attracted over $20 billion of capital from a wide range of investors in Europe, the Middle East, Americas and Asia Pacific. 

Throughout her career, Martina has acted as a champion for women and young leaders within the companies she has worked for and across the wider real estate industry, taking an active role at global conferences and in mentorship programmes. 

Martina’s expertise in real estate, structuring, international capital markets, global investor relations and strategic growth make her particularly well-placed to contribute to the Group’s broader strategic agenda and further the sustainable success of the business.