Find-a-tradeperson platform Rated People has appointed Rekha Mehr MBE to its board as an investor director representing Foresight Group.
The appointment comes as Foresight Group acquires the technology ventures division of Downing LLP.
Rekha has a tech operator background and is now a venture investor and advisor. In this role, she will draw on her experience of working with companies such as Amazon and JustEAT to support the team and build on its success to date.
In 2016, she was awarded an MBE for her services to Entrepreneurship & Enterprise. Since then, Rekha has continued to help companies unlock the right tools for innovation, including working with MassChallenge UK and supporting 100+ early-growth companies in its first year, raising over £1m sponsorship.
With Rekha on board, the company will have a majority of women directors for the first time in its history. This marks a continued commitment to lead the way for diversity in the industry, following the launch of the Rated People’s Empowering Tradeswomen Programme in March this year.
Commenting on her appointment, Rekha said: “I am delighted to have joined Rated People as a new Investor Director. The business prizes innovation and has big ambitions for its future, which are grounded in enabling the success of trades businesses and homeowners.”
Adrian Cox, chair of the board of directors at Rated People, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Rekha and Foresight Group to Rated People for the next stage of our journey, after fantastic support from Downing LLP over a number of years.”
