Board Information

ACCA and ICAEW Qualified accountant and currently Executive Director of Resources at Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP).  Prior to joining LHP David spent nearly six years at Broadacres Housing Association in Northallerton and 17 years in practice with PwC and EY advising a variety of local government, housing and central government clients.

Abida is a results-driven housing management leader with extensive housing operations oversight, managing complex contracts, and leading teams to achieve excellence. She is able to adapt to changing regulatory environments, drive strategic initiatives and enhance tenant satisfaction through innovative solutions and strong stakeholder relationships. Versatile Contracts Manager with deep expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance management. A strategic thinker and strong project manager proactive at solving problems. With a tenant focus she believes and supports the work the Association undertakes.

In her private time, she is actively involved in community wellbeing, sustainability and inclusive engagement activities, supporting initiatives focused on social value, accessibility and environmental awareness.

Jo has worked at the National Housing Federation (NHF) since 2015, initially as External Affairs Manager for Yorkshire and Humber and more recently as Head of
Member Relations. Prior to joining the NHF, she worked in policy and public affairs roles in local government, the banking sector and the British Embassy in Madrid. She is
currently co-chair of Friends of Great Ouseburn School, and lives between York and Harrogate with her husband and two children.

Director of Assets and Growth at 54North Homes with significant experience of housing development from a broad range of housing associations.  Experience and knowledge of asset management strategies and retrofit for housing portfolios.

A former local authority Deputy Chief Executive and Strategic Director of Resources where she was successful in driving and delivering transformational projects, improved outcomes and innovation in major service areas.  Trustee and Chair of Carers Resource, former Chair of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, foodbank and meals on wheels volunteer.

Carmen is a longstanding customer of the Association and Chair of the Customer Liaison Committee.

Sue brings extensive experience in affordable housing development, having worked across housing associations, government agencies and consultancy throughout her career.  She has supported organisations of all sizes and local authorities to secure funding, deliver new homes and develop successful housing programmes  across England.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, Sue has contributed to developing future professionals as a guest lecturer and External Practice Examiner at Leeds Beckett University.  Recently she has become a Trustee of a local Almshouse charity in Harrogate.

An HR professional with over a decade of experience in the nuclear industry, where she developed expertise in workforce planning, organisational development, and employee relations within a highly regulated environment. In the past two years, she has expanded her leadership impact by serving in a board-level role within the housing sector, contributing strategic insight into people, culture, and governance.