We have nine members, two nominated from the local authority and seven recruited and selected to ensure we have a diverse Board with the right mix of skills and experience to take Halton Housing forward. All Board Members are appointed to either the Audit and Risk or Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Some Board Members take a lead role for a key area of the business, acting as champion for their area of responsibility. The Board work together as a team to make decisions on a wide range of issues that contribute to the delivery of our vision.
Clive has a background in engineering and private equity, and he has held senior leadership roles for over 20 years in a range of utilities and infrastructure companies. Clive brings extensive experience from within the social housing sector, the NHS, the Ombudsmen, and a range of other performance driven not-for-profit organisations. He is also a Professor of Water & Energy at Cranfield University.
Kevin has extensive property development and asset management experience gained over the past 22 years. He is financially astute with a strong grasp of financial matters, including business planning and stress testing. Kevin is currently Executive Director of Commercial Services at The Guinness Partnership. Kevin is responsible for the management of Guinness’ 11,000 leasehold properties, the marketing and sale of homes for Shared Ownership and market sale with projected receipts in excess of £500m over the next 4 years, management of the Guinness commercial asset and non-residential portfolio, and hard & soft Facilities Management services to the Guinness corporate estate.
Ian is well-known within the business community of Halton. Ian brings over 25 years’ experience in the Telecoms and Financial Services sectors to the Board of Halton Housing. Ian is currently Director of Partnerships and Speacialist Services at VMO2 (Virgin Media/O2), a Director of Halton and Widnes Chamber of Commerce and Executive Chair of Halton Enterprises Ltd.
Jennifer has over 30 years of executive experience leading finance and risk teams operating in both manufacturing and financial services industries. She is currently Finance Director at CF Fertilisers UK Ltd based in Ince, Chester. She sits on the Advisory Board of the Alliance Manchester Business School and is Chair of the North West Productivity Forum, part of the Productivity Institute working with business and government with a focus a particular focus on education and skills.
Leigh is a Chartered Accountant and has held senior leadership roles for over 20 years across a range of large financial services organisations. Leigh brings extensive experience in finance, risk management and audit, gained in a highly regulated sector. Leigh’s current role as Head of Internal Audit within the Insurance sector includes providing oversight to the Board and Audit Committee in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation, as well as providing oversight and challenge to the leadership team. Leigh brings a breadth of experience across financial, customer, regulatory and operational risks as well as transformation oversight.
Norman is a local authority nominee appointed to the board in 2021. Norman's responsibilities on Halton Borough Council range from ward member for the town centre part of Runcorn, together with being Chair of Safer Halton Policy and Performance Board, a member of Cheshire Police and Crime Panel, and recently Runcorn Town Deal Board. Outside of council, Norman has a masters’ degree in Public Policy and Management and works as a civil servant.
Marie is a Local Authority nominee, she is currently the Executive Board Member For Health and Well-being, she is also Chair of Halton’s Health and Well-being Board. Marie has volunteered in the community for over 35 years helping to develop Credit Unions and Food Co-ops, she is passionate about all aspects of Housing, especially Homelessness and Tenant issues, she is a Trustee of Nightstop Communities North West. She has worked as a Training Co-ordinator/Tenant Support Officer with young people in Homeless projects. Marie was Chair of Halton Tenants Federation for 10 years.
Peter is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of international consulting experience, including a decade in the social housing sector. As co-owner of digital advisory Golden Marzipan and the AI-focused Insights with Purpose, Peter has led transformative initiatives across various commercial/not-for-profit organisations. With roles as a digital advisor to Prima Group and vice-chair positions at EPIC housing association and the local Citizens Advice-Halton, they have provided Peter with a rich blend of technological/commercial acumen and social responsibility as well as insights into the local community. He has a daughter, loves to walk and travel, and is an avid football fan in his free time.
Sharon is an experienced housing professional who has worked within the social housing sector for over 30 years. She is currently Programme Director at a Housing Association based in the North West. Sharon is a member of the Board of Governors and Audit and Risk Committee at Cheshire College South and West, and is a member of the Ellesmere Port Development Board. Sharon is passionate about delivering person-centred services to customers and ensuring that the voice of the tenant is heard, listened to and acted upon.
A register of Board declarations of interest can be made available upon request to Katie Hamlett, Governance and Compliance Partner.