Martin Hawthorne

Martin Hawthorne has extensive experience in the housing and development sector, currently serving as a Board Member at MITRE Housing Association Limited since August 2024 and as CEO of Bright Ideas Consulting and Development since June 2017. Prior roles include Managing Director at Bright Ideas Energy, where a focus was placed on integrating housing with low carbon initiatives, and Group Director of Development and Regeneration at Thirteen Housing Group, noted for establishing the Spirit Partnership that secured over £165 million in funding. Martin's career commenced at Places for People, where foundational skills in various roles were developed, ultimately leading to the position of Regional Development Manager for Yorkshire and the Humber. Expertise includes commercial and HCA funding arrangements.