We’re excited to have Alan Brown, Professor in Digital Economy at Exeter University Business School and a leading thought leader and author in AI and digital transformation, as a consultant and advisor. With his deep expertise and practical insights, Alan brings invaluable guidance to help shape our approach to AI in social housing. His contributions not only strengthen our technical understanding but also help ensure that we’re delivering meaningful, real-world solutions that make a difference for both board members and executives alike.
We’re thrilled to welcome Shakirah Akinwale — Centre Director at the UCL Centre for Sustainability and RealTech Innovation (CSRI) and a resident of L&Q as a new AI collaborator and advisor to DASH.
Shakirah combines sector know-how with lived experience, bringing a strong resident voice to everything we do. She’ll work with us to shape “tenant-first” use cases, plain-English explainers and guardrails, and offer practical advice on data, standards and safety from both resident and sector perspectives.
Her leadership in sustainable real-estate innovation will help us connect the latest academic thinking with solutions that work on the ground, strengthening our mission to make AI in social housing not just technically sound, but socially and environmentally impactful.
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We are delighted to announce our partnership with Liz Henderson, affectionately known as the “Data Queen.” With over two decades of experience as a NED and Board Advisor, Liz has been instrumental in driving digital and AI transformations for Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Liz is a passionate advocate for STEM education and is recognised for her engaging presence as a speaker, podcaster, and blogger. Her commitment to empowering organisations to harness the full potential of their AI & data has significantly enhanced the decision-making processes.
We know that Liz’s unparalleled expertise and visionary leadership will greatly contribute to our mission of advancing AI & Data integration within the social housing sector.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Rob Rowlands, Curator of Curiosity, as a DASH collaborator. A research coach and consultant with over two decades of experience, Rob helps organisations uncover hidden insights and turn evidence into meaningful action. His expertise in translating complex data into clear, practical decisions complements DASH’s focus on safe, evidence-led AI adoption. By helping boards and execs think critically about the questions they ask — and the data they trust — Rob strengthens our shared mission to make AI adoptiobn a tool for better assurance, smarter strategy, and improved tenant outcomes across the housing sector.
We’re thrilled to introduce Lee Reevell, CIO at Healthy Homes Hub and Principal Consultant at LPR Consulting and recently of Halton Housing. Lee brings 25 years of IT and digital transformation experience, with the past four years focused on AI.
He’s a specialist in developing AI-powered tools tailored to specific knowledge areas, particularly in social housing an example is his “Housing Sage chatbot”.
His expertise in data architecture, IoT, and cloud systems has helped create smarter, more efficient processes that benefit both providers and residents. Lee’s work is at the forefront of making AI-driven service delivery a reality. We are pleased to have him as an AI tech partner.
We’re delighted to welcome Phil Brotherhood, Managing Director of Brotherhood PR, as a DASH collaborator. With over 20 years’ experience in social housing communications, Phil specialises in helping landlords protect and strengthen their reputation through clear, strategic messaging. His award-winning work highlights how technology, automation and AI can improve services for residents and support organisational growth.
Phil’s sector insight and media expertise will complement DASH’s mission to help boards and executives communicate confidently, manage risk, and demonstrate the value of responsible AI adoption
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