John Paterson

Chair

John Paterson

John is an experienced housing professional with excellent skills in strategic and business planning, housing market analysis, development and regeneration, appraisal and viability, and supported housing.

An ARK Consultancy founder, he was previously a housing association Chief Executive and Director of a national housebuilder. A strong leader and communicator, John retains a real commitment to housing’s role in tackling social disadvantage.

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The ARK Annual Review | 2024-25

By John Paterson · 13 October 2025

Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …

The ARK Annual Review | 2023-24

By John Paterson · 18 October 2024

Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …

First Homes – Back on the Homeownership Bandwagon

By John Paterson · 21 April 2021

Our Director, John Paterson, reflects on the government’s recent announcement regarding First Homes and the impact on affordable housing.