Our Team

Key People

The leadership team bringing development, operations and community expertise to every Aurora Homes project.

Ehsan Akram

CEO & Founder

Ehsan is the sole founder of the business and holds the position of CEO.

Ehsan began his career in law, where he spent several years working as a barrister. He holds an LLB degree and gained valuable knowledge and experience from this sector. He then diversified into property investment from 2000 onwards. He has been very successful in this sector, working with institutional funds both in the UK and abroad. He is solely responsible for over £200m worth of investments with organisations he has represented.

During his career in property investment, Ehsan has excelled with key partners, and is still a stakeholder in numerous organisations he has set up. Ehsan was a co-founder of Land & Co, and helped propel the organisation in the SSH sector, investing over £80m in that sector. Ehsan was instrumental in setting up that organisation and delivering investments that were beyond excellent standards.

As well as having the eye for a great investment, Ehsan holds high values for himself and those around him. He is very much values-driven, making sure that people are at the forefront of all decisions made. This work ethic has helped Ehsan gain and maintain valuable relationships for over 20 years.

In his spare time, Ehsan is a trustee and board member for several charities, and can be regularly found helping local communities and charities with their objectives. He is also a keen cricketer, representing and captaining his local team for over 25 years.

Umar Ahmed

Managing Director

Umar helped set up the organisation in 2020 with Founder Ehsan Akram. His vision and networking skills, gained from the past ten years in the property investment sector, were key in setting up the organisation.

Umar was pivotal in the purchase of over 400 units in Specialised Supporting Housing, with an investment value of £80m+ within this sector. His communication skills and diverse understanding of the sector were critical in achieving these figures.

As Managing Director of this organisation, Umar is responsible for delivering investment opportunities and maintaining good working relationships with all partners, as well as overseeing all daily activities at Aurora Homes.

Umar has a BSc (Hons) in Information Systems.

In his spare time, he enjoys keeping fit in the gym, on the pitch, or in the ring! He is also very active with charities locally and internationally.

Abdul Arif

Development Manager

Abdul joined the organisation in late 2020 and has become a valued member of the team, bringing extensive experience and a strong network within the property sector.

With several years of expertise in sourcing and acquiring investment properties, Abdul has developed a keen eye for identifying high-quality opportunities that deliver value for investors. His relationship-driven approach and industry knowledge enable him to build strong partnerships and successfully manage projects from acquisition through to delivery.

In his role, Abdul is responsible for identifying and securing investment opportunities, working closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure each project progresses smoothly. He is committed to maintaining clear communication throughout every stage of the process, ensuring clients and partners remain informed and confident in the delivery of each scheme.

Outside of work, Abdul has a passion for martial arts. A former international competitor in Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), he now dedicates his time to coaching and mentoring others, sharing the skills and discipline he developed through years of competing around the world.

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