At CDS we employ 45 people and have a co-working office space in Borough, in central London although we now operate a hybrid working model, with many of our team working remotely. We work closely with our national partners – the CCH, National Community Land Trust Network and the UK Cohousing Network and we host the London Community Led Housing Hub – a project funded by the GLA/London Mayor and supported by our promoter fund.
We are passionate about employing a team of talented people who share our values. A list of all staff phone numbers is included below.
Our Senior Management Team
Linda Wallace, Chief Executive
Linda has been Chief Executive since 2013 and is passionate about enabling residents clients and employees to get the very best out of their opportunities and talents. She has worked in housing for nearly 40 years and has held a number of Executive Director roles in major London housing associations and in the private sector. She has a strong background in business development, asset management and customer service with a particular interest in repairs and in how technology can improve access to services and learning.
07923 243779
0204 551 2953
Linda.wallace@cds.coop
Christina Friedenthal, Operations Director
Christina joined CDS as Operations Director in June 2017. As Operations Director Christina is responsible for all tenant, leaseholder and client services, including property services. She worked in social housing in the US for six years on a range of major regeneration projects where she supported resident involvement and services. After moving to London, she held multiple positions at Notting Hill Housing Trust over the years she worked there, ultimately working her way up to Regional Head of Housing.
07818 017834
0204 551 2975
Christina.friedenthal@cds.coop
Anne Hauxwell, Finance Director
Anne joined the team in June 2017. Anne is a Chartered Accountant with a broad financial background, who originally trained with Deloitte and more recently held a number of senior roles in well known companies such as Merlin Entertainments and USwitch.
07540 122616
0204 551 2969
Anne.hauxwell@cds.coop
Allison Sofekun – Director of Corporate Services
Allison has extensive experience in the UK Social housing sector. With a broad background in corporate service disciplines, she has held senior leadership roles in large, medium-sized and small housing associations. Allison is an experienced leader and is a mentor on the Future of London Leadership program.
07593564930
0204 551 2968
allison.sofekun@cds.coop
Levent Kerimol
Project Director, London CLH Hub
Lev was previously at the GLA, establishing the Small Sites x Small Builders programme, contributing to the London Plan, and managing a range of projects. He also worked with LB Lewisham on the early stages of the RUSS project. Lev has studied architecture and real estate and taught Design & Planning at London Met.
07757 176 642
lev@communityledhousing.london
Staff contacts
| Abdul Smith | 020 4551 2966 |
| Ade Makinde | 020 4551 2891 |
| Agnes Marsden-Jeeves | 020 4551 2894 |
| Alla Coelho | 020 45512908 |
| Amelia Roberts | 020 4551 2913 |
| Andrew Morford | 020 4551 2915 |
| Cathy Aldridge | 020 4551 2974 |
| Daniel Hicklin | 020 4551 2958 |
| Dave Brand | 020 4551 2922 |
| Dennis Frederick | 020 4551 2923 |
| Eva McCarthy | 020 4551 2926 |
| Francine He | 020 4551 2927 |
| Kristell Marcantoni | 020 4551 2977 |
| La’Toya Grant | 020 4551 2932 |
| Lucinda Edwards | 020 4551 2979 |
| Madeleine Barker | 020 4551 2934 |
| Mark Langford | 020 4551 2980 |
| Matthew Reach | 020 4551 2982 |
| Maureen Bello | 020 4551 2936 |
| Michele Hay | 020 4551 2984 |
| Mohammed Muntala | 020 4551 2937 |
| Naana Oforiwaa | 020 4551 2939 |
| Natalie Vorobyeva | 020 4551 2941 |
| Nkechi Eneh | 020 4551 2945 |
| Paul Wells | 020 4551 2957 |
| Peter Gray | 020 4551 2987 |
| Rachel Frost | 020 4551 2947 |
| Rowan Mackay | 020 4551 2964 |
| Shannon Driscoll | 020 4551 2948 |
| Temi Awolaja | 020 4551 2992 |
| Viv Sweeney-Collins | 020 4551 2951 |
| Vivien Okonkwo | 020 4551 2952 |
Mobile Numbers
| Housing Team | |
| Daniel Hicklin | 079232 35121 |
| Matthew Reach | 078180 17833 |
| Maureen Bello | 07818 017830 |
| Nkechi Eneh | 07818 017817 |
| Shannon Driscoll | 07818 017828 |
| Temi Awolaja | 07818 017837 |
| Vivien Okonkwo | 07818 017823 |
| Arrears Team | |
| Eva McCarthy | 07818 017822 |
| La’Toya Grant | 07834 180241 |
| Naana Oforiwaa | 07921 064843 |
| Repairs Team | |
| Peter Gray | 07818 017821 |
| Dave Brand | 07818 017818 |
| Michele Hay | 07803 439332 |
| Viv Sweeney-Collins | 07593 443540 |
| Finance Team | |
| Abdul Smith | 07593 443547 |
| Ade Makinde | 07593 443534 |
| Amelia Roberts | 07593 443537 |
| Andrew Morford | 07593 443539 |
| Anne Hauxwell | 07540 122616 |
| Francine He | 07593 443551 |
| Lucinda Edwards | 07593 443548 |
| Mohammed Muntala | 07593 443535 |
| Natalie Vorobyeva | 07593 443536 |
| Client Team |
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| Nigel Moore | 07818 017818 |
| Rachel Frost | 07775 820090 |
| Dennis Frederick | 07775 820091 |
| Agnes Marsden Jeeves | 020 3096 7749 |
| Mark Langford | 07703 828015 |
| Safety and Compliance | |
| CDS Gas Phone | 07950 375229 |
