The Resilient Leader: Why be a CEO in Housing’s Current Climate?

Leadership | Date: Thursday 25 April 2024 | 10:00AM – 12:00PM

 

Why would anyone wish to lead an organisation in a sector marked by volatility and scrutiny? “The Resilient Leader” dives into the psychology and motivations behind choosing to be a CEO or executive director in housing in 2024. It’s an unflinching look at the specific challenges such leaders face and the resilience strategies that distinguish effective leaders from those merely holding the reins. Our discussion will also shed light on how adversity can be transformed into organisational strength, offering practical strategies and psychological tools for leadership under duress.

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Mark Perry
Chief Executive, VIVID

Mark became Chief Executive of south of England housing association VIVID from 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.

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Charmaine SimeiChief Executive, Tuntum Housing Association

Charmaine has been working in social housing and related fields for some 28 years. After graduating in 1995, she started her career as a front line worker, working with rough sleepers, young homeless people, and people struggling with substance abuse issues.

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Sarah ThomasChief Executive, RHP

Sarah has 12 years’ experience in the housing sector at Executive level building on a career in the commercial sector including 8 years at a senior level at Eurostar. Sarah’s roles have covered a wide range of business activities including strategic planning, transformation, operations, customer service and corporate services.

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Sarah StevensonDirector, New Street Consulting Group

Sarah leads the social housing practice at NSCG where she connects her clients with flexible talent that helps deliver substantive and sustainable change; shaping their organisations for the changing requirements of the customer base.

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Date: 25 April 2024

Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Location: Central London

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