Executive Management Team

Our Executive Management team are responsible for implementing and directing our Corporate Plan.

'Our Future' corporate plan and associated strategies gives us a clear direction for our future.  There are many changes ahead, but we will continue to be a landlord of choice, with a greater focus on developing new homes for a range of tenures, helping customers into work and creating self-reliant communities.

Wayne Gales - Chief Executive

Wayne Gales - Chief Executive

Wayne oversees the organisation which encompasses:

  • Managing the affairs of the Trust in accordance with its Vision, Values, and Corporate Objectives.
  • Working with the Trust Board to develop Organisational Strategy.
  • Responsibility for the attainment of the agreed Strategic Objectives.
  • Leadership of all colleagues.
  • Day to day performance.
  • Corporate Assessment & Assurance.
  • Development of External Partnerships.

Cath Bett - Executive Director of Finance and Business Services

Cath Bett - Executive Director of Finance and Business Services

Cath oversees the following:

  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Business Planning
  • Liaison with funders
  • Legal Services
  • Internal and External Audit
  • Human Resources & Organisational Development
  • PR & Communications 
  • Governance, Regulation & Assurance

Gareth Rigby - Executive Director of Customer, Place and Services

Gareth

Gareth oversees the following:

  • Regeneration, Development & Leaseholder Management
  • Property Services & Open Spaces 
  • Asset Management & Planned Investment
  • Health & Safety
  • Property Compliance
  • Tenancy and Neighbourhood Sustainability Services 
  • Customer Experience Hub and Customer Voice
  • The Work Team 
  • Income Collection, Energy Advice & Money Matters 
  • Financial Inclusion Support