Board of Directors

  • Klas Nilsson CEO & Chairman

    Following his training as an architect in Germany, Klas founded Nilsson Architects in 1975. In 1989, he co-founded Northacre PLC, turning his architectural practice into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group. This resulted in a brand new hybrid of architect/developer, fuelled by Klas's passionate desire to see projects through from design to completion, sharing jointly in the creation of the results.

    Northacres first major flagship project was the restoration and revival of Observatory Gardens in KensingtonŐs Phillimore Estate

  • Ken MacRae Finance Director

    Ken has worked in the real estate market & real estate finance for over 15 years. His most recent role was in the Middle East working with an Abu Dhabi-based real estate private equity business, managing their real estate and private equity investments. Prior to this he was the Head of Property Finance for a German bank in London.

     

  • Mohamed Abdulsalam AlRafi Director

    Following in his father's footsteps, Mohamed Abdulsalam AlRafi continues to pave the way forward for a more successful and promising future. His BA in Business and Finance from a renowned university in the US affords him the knowledge and skills needed to manage and run the 16 different national and international companies in his portfolio and the recent and upcoming developments. Mr AlRafi is Chairman of the recently formed MTAF Group, a holding company for all of his businesses.

  • Brian Harris Non-Executive Director

    Brian is one of the senior partners of EC Harris LLP, a leading firm of Built Asset Consultants. He joined EC Harris in 1971 after qualifying as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, and was made an Equity Partner in 1973. As a partner, Brian began to move the firm from the Public Sector towards the Commercial Property Sector, increasing the range of services offered. Today it employs more than 3000 people worldwide and has 200 partners. Brian is a leading authority on the delivery of capital projects and the management of risk.

  • Malcolm Williams Non-Executive Director

    Malcolm spent 38 years with Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Ltd (formerly Kleinwort Benson Limited), primarily based in Europe and Asia. He retired from the Allianz Dresdner Group in 2004 and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Dresdner Kleinwort Capital Jersey Limited, Emminol Ltd, GEM Biofuels PLC, Kreos Capital Ltd and Strathdon Investments PLC. He is also on the Advisory Board of Vermilion Partners Ltd.

    Malcolm is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

  • Duncan Salmon Company Secretary

    Duncan is a solicitor and partner in the firm of Speechly Bircham LLP, specialising in construction, property development and regeneration projects. His role is to assist the Board with corporate administrative matters. This includes liaising with the Nominated Advisor, advising on other regulatory issues and attending sub-committees, such as the Remuneration Committee, as required.

    Duncan has been involved with the Northacre Group for over 15 years and has been Company Secretary since 1999.

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