Michael Slade FRICS, aged 60, is Chief Executive of Helical Bar plc, a UKlisted property development and investment company.

Helical Bar mixes state-of-the-art commercial development with an actively managed investment portfolio. A member of the ‘Footsie for Good’, Helical have been awarded many prizes and commendations for innovative and occupier friendly schemes, winning the plaudit of residents and local action groups whilst carrying through ‘sensitive projects’.

The investment portfolio covers all sectors and geographies: City and West End offices, retail parks and town centre malls, industrial estates and a variety of residential holdings.

Michael is married with three children and lives in Kensington, London and Lymington, Hampshire.

He is well known for his enthusiasm for yachting and launched a 100ft water ballasted ocean racer in 2000, on which he completed the Rolex Transatlantic Yacht Race in June 2005. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the many sports enjoyed by his family and is heavily involved in raising funds for charity. He is President of Land Aid, a property industry charity raising funds for the homeless.

Other positions and interests include:
President, Land Aid Charitable Trust
Chairman, Wellington College
Campaign Trustee, Sherborne School
Foundation Trustee, Purley Park (Home for Learning Disabled)
Vice Patron, Festival of the Sea (IFOS)
Vice Patron, Tall Ships Youth Trust