Alex Chesterman OBE is the Founder of Zoopla and one of the UK’s most successful digital entrepreneurs. He has built and scaled multiple high-growth businesses, including LOVEFiLM, which was acquired by Amazon.

Known for creating category-leading platforms, Alex brings deep experience in scaling businesses, navigating competitive markets and building long-term enterprise value.

Alex Depledge MBE is the CEO and Founder of Resi, the UK’s leading architectural platform for homeowners. She previously founded Hassle.com, scaling the business across Europe before its successful acquisition.

A recognised voice in UK entrepreneurship, Alex has worked closely with government to shape policies that support business growth and innovation. She also serves on the board of Goodlord, bringing a sharp commercial and strategic perspective to the industry.

Chris Norris is Director of Policy at the National Residential Landlords Association, where he leads engagement with government and policymakers on behalf of landlords across England and Wales.

He plays a central role in shaping the sector’s response to legislative reform and is closely involved in discussions surrounding the Renters’ Rights Act, bringing a detailed understanding of policy and its real-world implications.

David has almost 20 years’ experience in the property industry and is a recognised expert in lettings law and compliance. Most recently he served as Rightmove’s General Counsel, as well as a Board Director of Rightmove Landlord and Tenant Services, a specialist tenant referencing and insurance provider as well as Rightmove Financial Services, an FCA-regulated mortgage intermediary. This was following almost seven years at the helm of the property industry’s professional body, Propertymark.

David has extensive experience in political lobbying and has led many successful campaigns; including mandatory Client Money Protection (CMP) and the Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA). Previously, he was a Board Director of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), Money Shield and Propertymark Qualifications. A Barrister-at-Law, David was called to the Bar of Lincolns Inn in 2006.

David Smith is a partner at Spector, Constant & Williams and one of the UK’s foremost legal experts in the private rented sector. He specialises in housing law, landlord and tenant disputes, and regulatory compliance.

Widely respected across the industry, David advises letting agents, landlords and professional bodies on complex legal matters, and plays a leading role in interpreting and responding to major legislative change, including the Renters’ Rights Act.

Donna’s journey in the property industry began in 2005 when she joined Chestertons. Starting as a Lettings Coordinator in their Kensington office, Donna swiftly recognised the significance of compliance and the need for streamlined administrative processes. Her proactive approach led to the centralisation of the tenancy management functions resulting in notable improvements in productivity and customer experience.

Over the past 20 years, Donna has progressed in her leadership, supporting the business during a significant period of growth, and is now Head of Lettings Operations for the Campions Group where she overseas all lettings’ operations teams across various brands.

Guy Horsington is a Senior Civil Servant in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. He has worked in a range of departments including the Cabinet Office, the Department for Business and Trade, and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Throughout his career he has worked on landmark legislation from introducing civil partnerships to a new system of agricultural payments following Brexit. He now leads on the changes to the private rented sector as set out in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Nye Jones is Head of Campaigns at Generation Rent, a leading tenant advocacy organisation focused on improving conditions across the private rented sector. He leads campaigns aimed at influencing housing policy and amplifying the voice of renters.

Nye brings a critical tenant perspective to discussions on reform, contributing to a more balanced understanding of how the Renters’ Rights Act will shape the future of renting.

Orla Shields is CEO and co-founder of Kamma, a leading property data company tackling one of the UK’s most complex challenges: property licensing compliance.

A seasoned entrepreneur, she has raised over $7m in venture funding to scale Kamma’s platform, working with leading investors including Clean Growth Fund and Pi Labs. Orla founded Kamma to bring clarity to fragmented, hard-to-navigate licensing rules, helping agents, landlords and partners stay compliant at scale.

Prior to founding Kamma, she held senior roles across finance, government and digital media, including at the Central Bank of Ireland and the London 2012 Olympics.

Paul Cash is CEO and Founder of Rooster Punk, a marketing agency specialising in brand and growth strategy. He has worked with a wide range of businesses to build distinctive brands and deliver long-term commercial impact.

Paul brings a strategic perspective on how brand, positioning and customer experience contribute to business performance, helping organisations stand out and scale in competitive markets.

Paul Ahearn is a director at Samuel Estates, a London-based estate agency, where he has played a key role in driving the company’s growth through acquisitions and operational development.

He brings hands-on experience in identifying opportunities, integrating businesses and scaling agency operations, with a focus on building sustainable, long-term growth.

Tyler Christiansen, CEO and Board Director at Funnel, led the company’s evolution from a niche solution into an industry leader of RentTech. Since joining as Chief Revenue Officer in 2018, Tyler launched the Funnel brand and product in 2019 and became CEO in 2020.

Under his leadership, Funnel has grown from 30 employees focused solely on serving NYC brokers, to now over 150 employees supporting more than 1 million apartment units across North America.

Tyler is passionate about Funnel’s P.I.N.K. Core Values, its charitable initiative HOME by Funnel Inc, and popularizing “centralization” as a transformative industry strategy.