top of page

Meet the Advisory Board

WhatsApp Image 2022-10-04 9.jpg

The advisory board consists of a committed team of, primarily non-Black women, who play a crucial role in enhancing our mission. Their support, drawn from their extensive industry experience, helps us break free from the echo chamber and fosters diverse perspectives. Guided by the expertise of our founder and committee, they will provide essential governance and align with our business objectives. Together, we are to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry.

Alex Notay.jpg

Alex Notay 

Internationally expert and strategic advisor on housing, placemaking and ESG

Alexandra Notay is a globally recognized expert in housing, placemaking, and ESG, with over 20 years of experience across five continents. She chairs the Radix Big Housing Commission and authored “Beyond the Perma-Crisis, Delivering 1000 Homes a Day Previously, she was Placemaking and Investment Director at Thriving Investments and has been influential in the Build Rent sector, receiving Honorary Membership from the RTPI in 2025. A author of over 30 works, she also chairs the BPF Residential Working Group and has advised the UK government on various boards while actively mentoring diverse talent.

Andrew Perratt_edited.jpg

Andrew Peratt 

Executive Director & Head of UK Residential, Savills UK

Andrew Perratt is the Executive Director of Savills UK and Head of its UK Residential business, overseeing its residential offices nationwide. He began his journey withills in 2001 by opening the Glasgow office and held various leadership roles, including Director and Head of Savills Country business. Now based in London, Andrew focuses leadership and customer experience while also being a competitive sailor and a Trustee of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity He is an alumnus of INSEAD International Business School.

David_O_Sullivan.jpg

David O'Sullivan

Senior Director of Hard Services at The Crown Estate

David O’Sullivan is a real estate leader with over 25 years of experience in corporate real estate, building, sustainability, and customer experience. As Senior Director of Hard Services at The Crown Estate, manages property and workplace services, emphasizing operational excellence and energy efficiency., he held senior roles Great Portland Estates and Tishmanyer, focusing on property management in EMEA Known for his strategic insight and collaborative leadership, David is dedicated to the built environment through sustainability and exceptional service.

Jonathan Marten.jpg

Jonathan Martin
 

Director of Inward Investment & Strategic Partnerships
London Borough of Waltham Forest

Jonathan Martin is a real estate professional with 20 years of experience in attracting investment and delivering mixed-use developments in London and the South East At the London Borough of Waltham Forest, he secures investments to create homes, jobs, and commercial spaces. With senior roles at Croydon Council, the Homes and Communities Agency, English Partnerships, he has a strong background in housing-led regeneration. Additionally, he is the Chair The Feathers Association and a Trustee of Design South East, dedicated to fostering inclusive, sustainable communities through strategic regeneration.

images.jpg

Peter Wilder

Strategic Real Estate & Operations Leader | Innovation Ecosystems | Science & Technology Infrastructur

Pete Wilder is an experienced real estate leader specializing in strategic property platforms for innovation-driven businesses. At Oxford Enterprises, he managed a £1.5bn partnership with The Crown Estate, creating top-tier lab spaces for life sciences. He also established OSE’s Services platform to aid early-stage companies and implemented cybersecurity policies that achieved Essentials Plus certification. Additionally, Pete collaborates with government and universities to enhance Oxford's status as a global innovation hub.

Ray-Taylor.jpg

Ray Taylor

Group Chief Executive Officer
(Formerly at Blackstone)

Rayon Taylor is a seasoned real estate and investment executive with expertise in global finance, private equity, and asset management. As Group CEO, he drives strategic growth operational excellence in diverse real estate and financial portfolios. Previously he was a senior leader at Blackstone, focusing on real estate in the UK and Europe, and a Principal at KKR managing significant property transactions. A Cornell alumnus, Rayon combines a deep understanding of capital markets a commitment to innovation and performance.

Samantha-McClary.jpeg

Samantha McClary

Chief executive of industry body the British Council for Offices

Samantha McClary has more than two decades of experience in the UK commercial real estate sector, spending the majority of her time leading the conversation around transformation in the industry through the pages of Estates Gazette, most recently as editor. In May 2025, Sam takes up the position of chief executive of industry body the British Council for Offices. Sam has been a long-time champion of diversity and inclusion in the real estate sector, utilising platforms she has had the privilege of having to showcase fresh and hidden talent across the industry.

013.Pavandeep Wakem (Y) SQ (1).jpg

Pav Wakem

Strategic Operations Implementation | Debt and Private Equity Business Management | ACCA | ACT | Co-chair, CREFC COO Forum | Investec

With over 20 years in banking and finance, Pav Wakem brings a wealth of operational expertise and strategic vision to her role as Head of Strategic Operations for Real Estate at Investec. She has been instrumental in shaping Investec’s private equity platform, REALIS — leading its operational rollout, establishing an in-house agency function to support the distribution capital model, and driving the development of the business’s technology, data, and AI strategy. Pav also oversees all day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless delivery across the platform.

Outside of Investec, Pav co-chairs the CREFC COO Forum and serves on the advisory board of Black Women in Real Estate, championing greater inclusion and cross-industry collaboration.

Clarence Dixon.jpg

Clarence E. Dixon

Global Head of Loan Services, CBRE

Clarence E. Dixon is the Global Head of Loan Services at CBRE, managing a platform overseeing over $425 billion in commercial real estate debt across the US, Europe, and Asia. With more than 35 years of experience in real estate debt and financial services, he leads a European portfolio exceeding €100bn AUM, delivering expertise in Special Servicing, Securitization, and Structured Finance.

Before joining CBRE, Clarence served as CEO of Hatfield Philips International (now Situs) and Managing Director of Crown Mortgage Management (now Capita), and played a key role in establishing Kreditwerk Hypotheken Management, Germany’s first mortgage servicer. He also held senior roles at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt and New York. Clarence sits on the CREFC Board of Advisors, is a Non-Executive Director at Real Estate Balance, and serves as Executive Sponsor of CBRE’s UK Employee Business Resource Group.

bottom of page