Populo Living Welcomes Three New Non-Executive Directors

Populo Living is delighted to welcome Jo Sedley-Burke, Caroline Snowden, and Paul Lowenburg to the Populo Living Group Board. As newly appointed Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), they bring a wealth of experience across housing, technology, real estate, and public service, strengthening Populo’s mission to deliver high-quality, affordable homes for Newham. 

Driving Innovation in Housing Management - Jo Sedley-Burke 

With over 20 years of experience in housing management and technology, Jo has dedicated her career to enhancing service delivery through digital innovation and data-driven strategies. She has led initiatives to improve access to affordable housing and foster sustainable community development. 

"I am excited to be joining Populo Living and to have the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience to an organisation that is truly rooted in the community. Housing is about more than just bricks and mortar; it’s about creating sustainable, thriving communities. I am eager to support Newham and Populo in ensuring that the promise of new and regenerated homes is delivered, making a real difference to the lives of Newham’s residents."

Championing Sustainability - Caroline Snowden 

A chartered surveyor and seasoned real estate and finance professional, Caroline brings 30 years of experience working across both SMEs and large organisations. She is deeply committed to boosting the supply of safe and affordable homes while advocating for a environmentally responsible approach to development. 

"It's great to join the Populo Living Board at such an exciting time in its development. I feel proud to support Newham and Populo in their ambitions to build much-needed, safe, and affordable homes, and look forward to bringing my skills and experience to the team to help create great places for communities across the borough to live and thrive."

A Leader in Public Service - Paul Lowenburg 

Paul joins us as a Non-Executive Director of Populo Living and Populo Design and Build, bringing extensive experience in social housing leadership. With over 25 years in public service consultancy, he has chaired organisations such as Sixty Bricks and Dawson Housing, and currently serves on the boards of Islington Law Centre and Rightsnet. 

Populo Living’s Chair of the Board, Tony Travers, welcomes the new NEDs:

With their combined knowledge and experience, Jo, Caroline, and Paul’s input will be instrumental in supporting Newham’s mission to create thriving communities and deliver sustainable, high-quality homes for all.