TPI Newcastle Regional 2025

Passionate about raising standards across the property management sector, Andrew has been instrumental in shaping the industry's future. A Fellow of both RICS and The Property Institute, he began his career in PRS and leasehold management before serving as UK Residential Director at RICS. As former CEO of IRPM, Andrew led the organisation through its merger with ARMA and became CEO of The Property Institute. He now focuses on ethical leadership and sector-wide impact, while continuing to elevate the role of property professionals nationwide.

Recognised for her legal expertise in property management, Cassandra is regularly called upon to advise and represent clients across the country. A Fellow of The Property Institute (TPI) and an Associate of RICS, she actively contributes to TPI’s Leasehold and Commonhold Expert Group and serves as an honorary consultant to FPRA. Cassandra is also the lead author of Legally Speaking—a free online resource for property management professionals. She is known for her work on Tribunal matters and her passion for sharing knowledge within the sector remains central to her work.

Focused on building safety, Mark delivers guidance and training to professional bodies and industry organisations as well as consulting and contributing to the leading safety steering committees within the UK. A founding Director of the Building Safety Alliance, Mark led the drafting and development of its organisational capability management standard. Mark serves as a health, safety, and fire consultant for The Property Institute, is a member of the Home Office’s Fire Safety Reform Implementation Group and played a key role on the Guidance Technical Group for the forthcoming revised guide, Fire Safety in Purpose Built Blocks of Flats. A seasoned and respected professional known for in depth knowledge and exacting standards.

A highly respected and trusted voice within health, safety, and fire risk management, Shaun is known for developing creative solutions that provide positive benefits. A Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and Chartered Building Engineer as well as visiting academic and external examiner, he champions professional development, ethics, competence and leadership. Shaun actively collaborates with TPI Health & Safety Working Group and the IOSH Construction Group, focusing on the impacts of emerging legislation on building safety. He most recently joined as a Board Member of TPI where he aims to continue driving forward professional standards.

Driving cultural change around wellbeing and leadership in property. Shelley blends industry experience, having spent most of her career in block management, with behavioural expertise to support healthier, high-performing teams. Shelley uses her insights as a qualified Business Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Coach to deliver impactful training for The Property Institute (TPI). She plays a leading role in shaping best practice through TPI Wellbeing Working Group where she actively promotes awareness, inclusion and meaningful sector support.