proactive in our desire for change
Concept was born out of a desire to make a positive contribution to the affordable housing crisis. Our priority is to provide desperately needed homes for social and affordable rent whilst supporting residents who aspire to a home for life.
Everyone that works for Concept is committed to this shared vision and has the attitude and the skill to deliver on it. Our board, management and operational teams have been built with experienced people including many who bring a strong growth mindset from the commercial sector.
We are proud to have built a reputation for having a team that can think flexibly and act with intent and pace.
the board
Shakoor Khan – Interim Chair
Shakoor brings experience across regulated healthcare, community engagement and charitable outreach. His professional background has given him a strong understanding of working within regulated environments, with a focus on safeguarding, compliance, quality, risk management and evidence-based decision-making.
Alongside his professional work, Shakoor has been involved in community and charitable initiatives, working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and supporting activities focused on wellbeing, inclusion and community resilience. He has also contributed to local community and neighbourhood discussions, giving him valuable insight into the issues affecting residents and the importance of listening to diverse perspectives.
He brings a calm, practical and people-focused approach to the Board, with a particular interest in good governance, accountability, service quality and positive outcomes for residents and communities. His experience supports the Board’s oversight of safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance and resident-focused decision-making.
Arsalan Aslam
Arsalan is an experienced quality assurance, compliance and risk professional with more than nine years’ experience across FCA-regulated financial services. His career has spanned wealth management, retail banking, fraud operations, complaints and motor finance, providing him with a strong understanding of regulated environments, regulatory expectations and the importance of achieving fair and consistent customer outcomes.
Throughout his career, Arsalan has developed extensive experience in quality assurance, compliance monitoring, risk and control assessment, customer journey reviews and the investigation of complex and systemic issues. His work involves independently evaluating business practices, testing the effectiveness of controls, and using evidence and data to identify areas of risk and improvement.
He brings a practical and analytical approach to the Board, with particular expertise in consumer protection, regulatory compliance, governance and operational risk. His experience supports the Board’s oversight of risk management, assurance, compliance and continuous improvement, helping to promote positive outcomes for residents and other stakeholders.
Mohammed Waseem Asif
Waseem is an ACCA part-qualified finance professional who has built his experience across housing-related care services, commercial organisations and facilities management. His background includes financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, audit assurance and internal controls, giving him a strong understanding of financial performance and risk management.
He has supported strategic and operational decision-making within complex, multi-site organisations and brings valuable insight into financial governance, organisational resilience and long-term sustainability. As a Board member, he provides constructive challenge and helps ensure strong financial oversight in support of Concept’s objectives.
Fortunate Mbeh Mbang
Fortunate brings considerable experience from highly regulated NHS and healthcare environments, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, ethical decision-making and organisational accountability.
Alongside her professional background, she offers the perspective of a long-term social housing resident, providing valuable insight into resident engagement, service quality and community wellbeing.
She brings a thoughtful and resident-focused perspective to the Board, with particular interests in safeguarding, health and wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and service quality. Her combined professional and lived experience supports the Board’s consideration of resident-focused decision-making and positive outcomes for residents and communities.
Shakeel Ahmad
Shakeel is a senior business intelligence, data science and research professional with more than 15 years’ experience of turning complex information into clear and practical insight for senior leaders.
He has led the development of Power BI reporting, secure data environments, performance dashboards and data governance frameworks, helping organisations make effective use of data and technology.
He brings a strong analytical and evidence-based perspective to the Board, with particular interests in performance management, data quality, digital transformation, value for money and the responsible use of analytics. His experience supports effective scrutiny, informed decision-making and continuous organisational improvement.
the executive team
Morriam Jan – Interim Chief Executive Officer
Morriam brings more than 20 years’ of leadership experience across housing, governance, safeguarding and public service.
She has previously held Chief Executive roles within the housing sector and brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance, governance, organisational improvement, risk management and supporting vulnerable residents and communities.
Alongside her housing career, Morriam is an elected Birmingham City Councillor and was the first Muslim woman to become Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Birmingham City Council. Her public service experience also includes serving as Chief Group Whip, a member of the Education, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and a substitute member of the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel.
Morriam brings a strategic and resident-focused approach to leadership, with a strong commitment to good governance, financial sustainability, service quality and positive outcomes for communities. Her experience supports the organisation’s focus on regulatory compliance, organisational resilience and continuous improvement.