Our Team

The People
Behind Aspire

Behind every Aspire development is a team of land, planning, architecture and construction specialists working together under one roof- so you have a single point of contact from first approach through to completion.

Every care home starts with a conversation.

Our Team

The people behind every development.

Michael Lucas
Michael Lucas Managing Director

“Our greatest strength is the team we’ve built. By bringing together planning, land, architecture and construction expertise from the outset, we evaluate each opportunity comprehensively and develop a robust, realistic strategy for success.”

  • David Ritchie Chairman
  • Chris Podd Operations Director
  • Ryan Nicholls Planning Director
  • Eliot Jauregui Land Director
  • Steve Marsh Head of Construction
  • Gary Ferrier Head of Design
  • Natasha Ayling Project Manager
  • Amy Paterson Senior Associate Director
  • Lewis O'Grady Development Manager
  • Harvey Kelly Estates Manager
  • Lucia D’Aprano Land Manager
  • Dorotea Ferrito Architect
  • Zak Karbani Planning and Land Manager
  • Liana Homewood Office Manager