Ros Kerslake CBE
Biography
Ros Kerslake CBE has more than 20 years’ board level experience in the property and regeneration sectors, serving as chief executive, non-executive director and chair for a number of public and private sector organisations.
Previously she was Chief Executive Officer of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, overseeing around £400 million per annum of project investment, alongside a major organisation transformation programme of the UK-wide body. Her earlier roles include Chief Executive of The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, leading urban regeneration across the UK, Chief Executive for Regen Co, Sandwell, and Director of Property at Network Rail.
Ros is a trustee for the regeneration charity Reform and the University College of Estate Management. She chairs 2 charities, the Leeds Castle Foundation and the Architectural Heritage Fund. She is also on the board of Sanctuary Group. She was awarded a CBE in 2020 for services to British heritage and an OBE in 2016 for services to heritage. She is a qualified solicitor.
Non-Executive Director
A non-executive director (NED) is an independent member of the National Housing Bank board. They provide strategic oversight and independent challenge to executive decisions, drawing on external expertise and experience to support effective governance of the organisation.