Karl Linder

Karl Linder is an experienced professional in the social housing and asset management sectors, currently serving as Assistant Director and Senior Consultant at ARK Consultancy Ltd since March 2023. Linder has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the National Housing Maintenance Forum from January 2018 to January 2024, focusing on best practice promotion in social housing maintenance. Prior positions include Head of Asset Compliance and Head of Asset Strategy & Compliance at Anchor Hanover Group, where responsibilities included overseeing compliance across a large portfolio of retirement housing. Linder's extensive background also includes roles at WATMOS Community Homes as an Independent Board Member, Planning and Investment Manager at Viridian Housing, and Maintenance Manager at Mercian Housing Association. Educational qualifications include advanced studies in Management Development from the University of Leicester and Building Studies from Birmingham City University.