Abri has announced the appointment of Rose Bean as its new Chief Investment Officer, a pivotal role that will lead the organisation’s first investment strategy, bold development ambitions and future partnerships.
Rose, who previously served as Abri’s Director of Asset Management and Sustainability, brings over 20 years’ experience in the housing sector, to the Executive Team.
During her time as Director of Asset Management and Sustainability, Rose played a critical role in strengthening Abri’s approach to existing homes and communities. She led a directorate that invested a record £130m into existing homes and assets during the 2024–25 financial year, including £4.6m on fire and building safety, £2.9m on energy efficiency measures, and £2.6m on tackling the root causes of damp and mould.
A recognised advocate for sustainability, Rose also chairs the Greener Futures Partnership, a consortium of major housing associations across the South of England, which secured more than £35m in funding for Abri’s retrofit programmes. This funding has driven innovation, accelerated progress toward net zero, and helped lower energy bills for thousands of customers by upgrading their homes to be more energy efficient.
Rose’s appointment comes at a crucial time as Abri launches its bold and ambitious 2026 investment strategy, which will set the standard for tackling housing inequality while continuing to invest in both new and existing homes.
Rose Bean, Chief Investment Officer at Abri, said:
“I’m proud to step into the role of Chief Investment Officer at such a crucial time for Abri, the wider housing sector and the UK. The homes we provide are fundamental to our 113,000 customers’ safety, wellbeing and quality of life, so my focus will be on ensuring we invest wisely for the long term, delivering the high-quality new homes our communities need, while strengthening our impact through collaborative partnerships.”