bpha people
bpha is led and governed by its Board, supported by an Audit and Risk Committee, a Group Treasury Committee, a Remuneration and Nominations Committee, a Development and Assets Committee and resident scrutiny activities.
Kevin has extensive commercial and change management experience having worked at board level for a range of blue-chip organisations. Throughout his career, he has been creating commercial success through the creation and implementation of change.
He has 30 years’ commercial experience to PLC Board level, completed two successful turnarounds in leadership positions and set up Step-Change Management Ltd in 2005. He has successfully delivered transformation, change and development projects with a range of organisations including the NHS, MoD, Housing Sector, Forensic Science Service, CEFAS and ACC Liverpool.
Julian joined bpha in October 2019 having spent over 20 years in a range of senior executive finance roles, most recently as Chief Financial Officer at NHS Property Services.
He has a strong track record as a senior executive operating at Board level and was previously a Partner at KPMG, where he headed up their Financial Sector Transaction Services Business. He has also been a Finance Director at Lloyds Banking Group.
Jeff was previously Director of New Business at the Guinness Partnership, having worked at the organisation for over 14 years. He has a wealth of experience of large-scale development projects and for-profit development.
Jeff leads the Development and Sales business units to drive the plans to deliver circa 3,000 new affordable homes over the next five years and to help shape the development of bpha’s subsidiary, Bushmead Homes.
Adrian joined bpha as Head of IT in November 2015 and was promoted to Director of IT in January 2018.
Adrian has over 30 years’ experience working in Information Technology (IT), including 14 years in the strategic IT leadership roles of IT Director or Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
His experience includes both technical and strategic IT consultancy across the Mobile, Commercial, Education, Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Local Government and Public sectors. Immediately prior to joining bpha, Adrian held the post of worldwide CTO for the Cambridge Education Group.
Adrian is responsible for leading the digital transformation of bpha’s systems and processes, in order to deliver improved services and meet the needs of our customers. He and his team are using transformational technology to deliver a 21st century housing association.
Anna joined bpha in July 2018 and has over 20 years’ experience in the social housing and care sector most recently as Regional Director East for The Abbeyfield Society.
Prior to joining Abbeyfield Anna worked for Orbit Independent Living (East) and MHA managing their independent living, support and housing services for older people at a regional and national level.
Gosia joined bpha in August 2016 as Head of Treasury and was promoted to Director of Strategy & Corporate Finance in October 2020.
She has over 20 years’ experience as a senior corporate finance professional across treasury, business planning and strategic finance, including M&A. Prior to joining bpha Gosia spent 12 years as Group Treasurer and Financial Planner at Wheatley Housing Group, one of the largest housing groups in the UK (> 90,000 homes), working closely with the Board, Scottish Government and the regulator and leading on funding strategies, viability and financial aspects of five successful corporate acquisitions.
Prior to housing Gosia set up and managed treasury and finance functions for global organisations in the telecoms and automotive industries.
Paul joined bpha in 2016 as Head of Property Services and has over 30 years in sector property management experience.
Prior to joining bpha, Paul was Head of Technical Services at Aldwyck Housing Group, a position he held since 2010. At bhpa, he now leads the Property Services Directorate, which encompasses repairs and maintenance, asset compliance, tenant service, regeneration, leasehold and partnership management.
Lindsay joined bpha in 2016 as Head of HR and was promoted to Director of HR & Employee Engagement in October 2020. She brings over 20 years experience as a senior HR professional, previously as Head of People at Aldwyck Housing Group.
Her role at bpha leads on HR, Learning and Development and employee engagement, ensuring the ”people” agenda remains at the core to delivering first class services to our customers.
Philippa joined bpha in 2015 as Company Secretary. She has worked in roles across different sectors including previous roles within housing, logistics and recruitment. She is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years professional experience.
Cliff is an experienced banking professional.
Prior to entering the housing sector Cliff spent 35 years in Investment and Treasury banking and has held Non-Executive and Trustee roles that contribute to the valuable experience he is able to offer in financial and operational areas.
Malcolm has a wealth of experience in FTSE, public sector and private equity backed organisations working through periods of change and development. He has wide sector experience including retail, FMCG, distribution and logistics, financial services, entertainment and airlines.
Malcolm specialises in set up, turnaround and development of internal audit and risk functions. He is a Chartered Accountant and has held several audit committee and non-Executive roles. He has provided audit and consulting services through his own company and is now Group Internal Audit Director for Element, a global leader in the Testing and Certification sector.
Last modified: November 17, 2020 at 3:31 pm