Management

Our Corporate Management Team is in charge of the day-to-day running of Poplar HARCA. They work with our Board and Committees on long-term decisions and projects.

Corporate Management Team

Steve Stride

Steve founded Poplar HARCA, and his entire career has been in the housing sector.

Andrea Baker

Andrea joined Poplar HARCA as Director of Housing in 2008.

Babu Bhattacherjee

Babu has over 30 years’ experience working for a range of community, voluntary and regeneration organisations in London and Manchester.

Paul Dooley

Paul grew up in Bow, East London and has lived in Tower Hamlets for most of his life.

Simran Soin

Simran joined us as Director of Finance in 2022.

Kevin Wright

Kevin is our longest serving Director and is highly experienced in large scale property maintenance and asset management.