NHC strengthens leadership team

The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has strengthened its leadership with a series of new board and senior team appointments as it continues to support members and communities across the North.

Claire Warren, chief executive of Pickering & Homes and chair of the Hull and East Riding Housing Partnership, and Robin Tuddenham, chief executive of Calderdale Council and president of Solace, have joined the NHC board.

Meanwhile, Saqib Saleem, director of operations at Manningham Housing Association, has been appointed as a board associate through the NHC’s non-executive director leadership development programme, supporting greater diversity and skills at board level.

The NHC has also welcomed back Catherine Wilmot as executive director of finance, governance and improvement, having previously held a senior leadership role at the organisation.

Catherine said: “I’m really pleased to return to the NHC. 

“We have a fantastic team of colleagues who are committed to our mission to make sure everyone has access to a safe, warm home they can afford in a place they’re proud of. 

“It’s a friendly and supportive place to work and there’s a positive and welcoming atmosphere.” 

Their appointments come at a pivotal time as the NHC focuses on helping members deliver housing-led growth and regeneration across the North.

Tracy Harrison, chief executive of the NHC, said: “I’m pleased to welcome Claire, Robin and Saqib to the board. 

“It’s a privilege to have a board which offers such fantastic insight and expertise. 

“It’s particularly exciting to welcome Saqib as the first participant in our NED training programme. 

“It’s vital our board is representative of our membership, and communities in the North. 

“It should include people from diverse backgrounds with different life experiences to make sure a wide range of perspectives are represented. 

“We will continue to run the programme and hope it will empower people to take their first steps into non-executive leadership roles. 

“It’s also great to welcome back Catherine, who has contributed so much to the NHC. 

“It’s testament to the strength of our culture that she decided to return. Catherine and the new board members will be instrumental in helping us deliver our new corporate plan.”

Housing Diversity Network chief executive Mushtaq Khan added: “We were delighted to work with the NHC on this recruitment process. 

“We’re firm believers that inclusive and diverse recruitment is about investing in the future leadership of organisations and opening doors that have historically remained closed. 

“Our programmes aren’t just about opportunity – they’re about equity, representation, and ensuring that the communities we serve can finally see themselves reflected at every level of the housing sector.”

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