
Our Team
Meet the Anthology team – a diverse group of people who are committed to breathing fresh life into London’s residential developments. A work and life experience, combined with a commitment to innovation has created a company inspired to do things a little differently.
Development Director
Ben
Allen

Managing Director
Steve
Bangs

Finance Apprentice
Rukhsaar
Anjum

Technical Coordinator
Ben
Cust

Marketing Manager
Lorri
Docherty

Development Manager
Bill
Haworth

Production Director
David
Holmes

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Paige
Kent

Commercial Manager
Chris
Loosemore

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Ewa
Milner-Walker

Sales Director
David
Newey

Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Lena
Owusu

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Lucy
Polonska

Development & Operations Director
Chris
Powell

Land & Planning Manager
Annabel
Prentice

Marketing Manager
Natalie
Pustam

Land and Planning Director
Neil
Sams

Technical Director
James
Sutherland

Senior Commercial Manager
Gavin
Talbot

Development Manager
Harry
Willmott

Regional Sales Manager
Georgia
Canagon

Regional Marketing Director
Emily
Nesbitt

Marketing Coordinator / Office Manager
Danielle
Baynes
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Andrew
Ordona

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Harriet
Evans

Head of Customer Operations
Helen
Hogg

Management Accountant
Magdalena
Mrowczynska

Development Manager
Matt
Burman

Financial Controller
Rita
Cleaver

Land & Planning Graduate
Alicia
Hayward

Production Graduate
Navraj
Aulakh

Development Coordinator
Edward
Rees-Williams

Senior Finance Partner
Kevin
Bailly

Purchase Ledger Assistant
Vimitaa
Meisuria

Regional Sales Manager
Katie
Clutterbuck
Finance Director
Nigel
Davis


Development Director
Ben
Allen
Ben spent 14 years in the construction industry before joining Anthology in May 2015. He was excited by the opportunity to help grow a company that likes to do things a little differently, where regeneration, community and the customer are at the heart of its values. Ben has been predominantly responsible for our Deptford Foundry development, which completed in March 2020 and has won multiple awards with HomeViews for both excellent design, facilities and building management. Ben currently lives in East London, with his wife and two daughters.

Managing Director
Steve
Bangs
Steve has 30 years’ experience working for major building contractors and residential property developers at all levels and responsibility focusing on the London residential sector. He joined Anthology in June 2014 and has helped establish how the company operates, so it can deliver excellent build quality and an exceptional customer experience. Steve has three daughters and lives in Kent.

Finance Apprentice
Rukhsaar
Anjum
Rukhsaar joined Anthology in December 2018 to complete a Finance apprenticeship. Rukhsaar is looking forward to gaining as much knowledge and experience as possible, and is excited to get to know the Lifestory team better.

Technical Coordinator
Ben
Cust
Ben graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in Construction Management in 2018. He recently moved to London to join Anthology. In his spare time, he enjoys playing football and cricket.

Marketing Manager
Lorri
Docherty
Lorri has over 11 years’ experience in the property industry and champions Anthology's personable approach to property development, striving to create innovative ideas to keep Anthology distinctively different. In her spare time, Lorri enjoys interior design, socialising with friends and looking after her young son.

Development Manager
Bill
Haworth
Bill graduated from Bournemouth University in 2016 where he studied Project Management and Operations. Bill enjoys working for a company like Lifestory that is recognised for its unique approach in a competitive market. In his spare time, Bill enjoys playing football and following rugby.

Production Director
David
Holmes
David has led commercial roles on a variety of major projects such as the London 2012 Olympics, Hinkley Point C nuclear power station and London Heathrow Terminal 5. David joined Anthology in November 2015, bringing a diverse range of experiences to the company. Outside of work, David is passionate about rugby, skiing and golf.

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Paige
Kent
Paige has worked across a range of areas within the London property market over the last 8 years, from residential auctions to below market value investments to off-plan development. Having moved from Brighton on her own in 2010, she has fallen in love with the architecture, culture, positivity and freedom that London has to offer. Paige is passionate about fashion, and in her free time likes to design and get out her creative energy!

Commercial Manager
Chris
Loosemore
Chris has 7 years experience working in the industry for both residential developers and consultancies since graduating from University. He is excited to be working for Lifestory, who have a refreshing approach to the market and a great team in place. Chris loves travelling, skiing, football and golf.

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Ewa
Milner-Walker
With an extensive background in luxury real estate in New York City, Ewa earned her reputation for excellent customer service, expertise and leadership skills. After 15 years in NYC, she is now proud to call London her new home and is excited to be part of the Lifestory family. Ewa is passionate about music, food, dance and travel and in her free time likes to write.

Sales Director
David
Newey

Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Lena
Owusu
Lena joined Anthology in December 2016 on a part time basis after working in accounts in various industries. Born and raised in London and new to the construction industry, Lena is keen to transfer valuable skills gained to Anthology. In her spare time, she enjoys making balloon structures and creating homemade cards with her daughter.

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Lucy
Polonska

Development & Operations Director
Chris
Powell
Chris has extensive experience in the design and delivery of challenging projects across London, having formerly led a team of surveyors in a top 10 national consultancy. Chris joined Anthology in 2017 and is enjoying working with a passionate and high-performing team, and now oversees the operational functions of the business. Chris lives in Berkshire with his young family and is a keen runner.

Land & Planning Manager
Annabel
Prentice

Marketing Manager
Natalie
Pustam
Over 12 years’ experience supporting executives in Business Development, Management and Marketing, Natalie is passionate about Anthology’s vision and keen on bringing her proactive attitude to the business. In her spare time, Natalie loves to travel and discover the unique foods and culture that each country has to offer.

Land and Planning Director
Neil
Sams

Technical Director
James
Sutherland
James has over 18 years experience in the construction industry and has a keen interest in building design, paying close attention to the developing trends in the industry and on upcoming projects. Glad that the UK still continues to challenge for some of the world’s most ambitious construction projects. James keeps active by cycling, snowboarding, and walking his Boston Terrier, Arnie.

Senior Commercial Manager
Gavin
Talbot

Development Manager
Harry
Willmott
Harry studied Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University, but decided to embark on a career in the property industry. Harry's work is predominantly focused on Anthology’s Deptford Foundry project, assisting with the delivery of the company’s first homes. Outside of work, Harry enjoys restoring old cars and trying new restaurants in London.

Regional Sales Manager
Georgia
Canagon
Georgia joined Anthology in February 2016. Having previously worked for a marketing consultancy, she enjoys implementing creative solutions to support our customer service and operations functions. Outside of work, Georgia travels all over the country pursuing an amateur British Eventing career, with ambitions to compete internationally during 2021.

Regional Marketing Director
Emily
Nesbitt
Emily joined Lifestory in 2019 and comes with over 20 years Sales and Marketing experience in the property arena. With a passion for all things design and a degree in Interior Design, she helps bring our homes to life. Emily spends much of her spare time with her 2 children, entertaining and squeezing in the odd run!
Marketing Coordinator / Office Manager
Danielle
Baynes
Danielle graduated from University of Leeds in July 2019 with an undergraduate degree in BA Management, and has recently joined the Lifestory team. Danielle discovered her passion for Marketing during her industrial placement year as part of her University degree, and is now passionate to gain marketing experience in the property industry specifically, and is excited by the opportunity to serve customers at every stage of their lives through the Lifestory brands. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys travelling, playing tennis and baking.

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Andrew
Ordona

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Harriet
Evans

Head of Customer Operations
Helen
Hogg
Helen began her career as a Buyer for Marks and Spencer before taking time out to have a family. During this time, Helen worked for Property Investor, buying and selling properties in the Midlands. Helen then entered the Hospitality sector, working her way up to General Manager of Hotels and Conferencing where she spent the next 15 years, before joining Lifestory as the General Manager of 23a Leyton Road in Harpenden. Helen’s current role at Lifestory is centered around exceptional customer service which is something that Helen is extremely passionate about.

Management Accountant
Magdalena
Mrowczynska
Magdalena joined Lifestory in March 2020 as a Management Accountant after having worked in Finance for many years in various different industries. Magdalena is originally Polish but now lives in South East London where she can see herself staying for quite some time. In her free time, Magdalena enjoys going to the cinema and is passionate about both art and fashion.

Development Manager
Matt
Burman
Matt studied Civil Engineering at Brunel University and began his career in the construction industry. Having moved into property, he is passionate to work for a company like Anthology that develops and regenerates different areas in various parts of London. In his free time, Matt is a personal trainer and enjoys playing rugby also.

Financial Controller
Rita
Cleaver

Land & Planning Graduate
Alicia
Hayward

Production Graduate
Navraj
Aulakh

Development Coordinator
Edward
Rees-Williams

Senior Finance Partner
Kevin
Bailly
Kevin joined Lifestory in August 2020 as a Senior Finance Business Partner after spending 10 years as Financial Controller of Linkcity UK and Senior Management Accountant at Bouygues UK.
He is very keen to be part of this new journey and to contribute to Lifestory's success in the current challenging conjecture.
Kevin enjoys many activities such as volleyball competitions, travelling and cooking/eating.

Purchase Ledger Assistant
Vimitaa
Meisuria
Regional Sales Manager
Katie
Clutterbuck
Katie joined Lifestory in November 2020 after spending over 6 years at one of London’s leading estate agents. Katie has an extensive knowledge of the new build market and enjoys the pace and challenge that comes with sales. Katie’s other passions include running, cooking and travelling.

Finance Director
Nigel
Davis
Nigel is a chartered accountant with 25 years experience in mixed-use residential property development in London and the South East, with a focus on land acquisition, major regeneration schemes, joint ventures and, latterly, volumetric modular housing. Nigel operated at divisional FD level for over 20 years with Berkley Group and joined Lifestory in 2020 to support the London & South East Board in their ambition for growth. Nigel is married to Pauline, lives in Beckenham and enjoys time at home and away with family, in the garden and on DIY.