We’re delighted to announce that we have two new trustees joining the Board. You can find out more about them below.
We’re also pleased to share that Hector Smethurst is InCommon’s new Chair of Trustees, taking over from our Interim Chair Anthony Wheeler. Anthony stood down from the Board at the end of last year to have an exciting new adventure in Canada. Hector has been on our Board since 2021 and brings a wealth of experience, not only from his time at InCommon but also as a founder of a social enterprise.
Our CEO, Hannah Kayi Mason, said:
We’re delighted to have Dinah and Sarah join the Board. They bring a diverse range of skills and experience, from empowering residents in social housing communities to improving workplace equity. We have no doubt they will be an asset to InCommon.
We’re also thrilled that Hector is our new Chair. Over the past two years, Hector has been an invaluable member of InCommon’s Board and a steadfast supporter of our vision since the very beginning. As we expand the board this year, we’re excited to see Hector leading the board and supporting the Charity as we continue delivering our impactful work.
Dinah Williams
Dinah Williams: Dinah Williams is the Founder and CEO of Avenir Network, a consultancy that shapes the future of work through purpose and innovation. She was named a winner at Advertising Week Europe’s 2025 Future is Female Awards and recognised as one of the top 50 Black women changemakers in media. With her expertise in equity consulting and a 17-year career in marketing and media, Dinah has worked with organisations including WPP, Microsoft, Crisis UK, and the London Borough of Lambeth. She also mentors emerging female leaders in tech as part of Google’s Power for Partners 2025 programme. She is a regular speaker on inclusive leadership, workplace equity, and future workforce trends, known for her honest, practical, and strategic approach to systems change.
Sarah Mitton
Sarah Mitton: With a background in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in communities, for the last decade Sarah has brought her creative thinking to the Social Housing Sector. As Head of Customer Engagement at Sovereign Network Group (SNG), Sarah has been working on the launch of a new Customer Engagement Model, supporting national panels of involved residents to shape SNG’s services, strategies and programmes as well as launching a new digital engagement platform, Engage. Previously, she has led Clarion Housing Group’s Age Friendly programmes where she worked closely with InCommon's founders Laura and Charlotte.
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