Optimal Size: Defining the Sweet Spot for Housing Providers
Speakers
Mark Perry
Chief Executive, VIVID
Mark became Chief Executive of VIVID in 2017 following his role as Chief Executive of Sentinel and previously as Group Commercial Director at Affinity Sutton, now Clarion. Mark’s well-known in the sector with over 25 years of experience in housing and is a key business figure in the south of England and beyond.
At VIVID, the focus is on driving customer-focused priorities, improving customer service, developing customer influence, and increasing the supply of new affordable homes.
Mark has a strong commercial background, a master’s degree in business administration, and serves as Chair for the National Housing Federation’s South East Sounding Board and Business South’s Housing Group.
Alison Muir
Non-Executive Director (NED), Newlon Trust
Alison is Non-Executive Director (NED) of Newlon Group, a housing association providing affordable homes primarily in north and east London and is a member of their Resident Services Committee.
She is also trustee of Outward Housing who provide a diverse range of specialist support and care services for young and older people.
Alison was formerly a NED of Clarion Housing Association and has an extensive background in housing operations and customer services.
She has authored articles published in Inside Housing and the National Housing Federation and held senior leadership roles within local authority, private sector, G15 and national housing associations and the homelessness charity sector.
Alison also has an Executive MBA from Henley Business School.
TBC
Chris Colbert
Strategic Business Director, Mobysoft
Chris has over 15 years of experience working in the housing sector and has been instrumental in the growth and success of Mobysoft in that period. With deep expertise in social housing, particularly in income collection, he has been influential in helping social landlords to improve efficiencies and positive outcomes for their tenants.
A respected voice in the sector, Chris has spoken at numerous industry events, including those hosted by HQN, NHF and CIH, sharing insights on technology-driven improvements in housing operations.
Passionate about leveraging technology to solve sector challenges and improve the lives of those living in social housing, Chris continues to work closely with landlords to drive innovation, efficiency, and better services for residents.
Outside of work, Chris is a father of two girls, a keen (but frustrated) golfer and a Blackburn Rovers supporter.
Date: 3rd June 2025
Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM
Venue: TBC
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