Rob Perrins

Chief Executive
The Berkeley Group

Rob joined Berkeley in 1994 and has been Chief Executive since 2009. Under his management the company has increased its focus on transforming challenging brownfield sites into welcoming places which support a great quality of life.

Rob oversees an industry leading sustainability strategy, including innovative climate action, nature recovery and social value programmes. He has prioritised investment in digital skills and technologies and modern methods of construction; including the development of Berkeley Modular’s precision manufactured housing system.

Rob has been Chari of Trustees of the Berkeley Foundation since its launch in 2011. This independent charity works in partnership with the Berkeley Group to maximise its positive social impacts and help disadvantaged young people achieve their potential.

Rob contributes to the Bank of England’s Real Estate Forum, is a Trustee of national homelessness charity Crisis and is a member of the governing bodies of Aston University and Marlborough College.

Simon Gallagher

Director of Planning
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Simon has been Director of Planning at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government since June 2016, responsible for advising ministers on planning policy and practice.

Simon has been a civil servant since 1993 in a range of economic and financial policy roles in a number of departments, most recently as Deputy Director for Welfare Spending and Reform at HM Treasury and as Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Berlin.

Cllr John Fuller OBE

Leader
South Norfolk District Council

Gemma Saffhill

Technical Director Viability
Terence O'Rourke

Gemma has worked in the economic viability and affordable housing delivery sector for over 15 years. Her clients span private and public sector organisations and projects range from small scale greenfield sites to large, multi-phased, multi-use, brownfield regeneration schemes. It is this diverse working environment, along with a term on the PA Housing (Affordable Housing Provider) Board, that give Gemma well balanced, holistic insight into providing progressive development solutions for her clients.