Four new PlaceShapers Board members
27 September 2024
“Individually each are outstanding additions. Collectively they will help drive us forward."
PlaceShapers is delighted to announce four new members of its Board of ten chief executives. They are Donna Cezair (Worthing Homes), Charlie Norman (MSV), Jo Savage (Greatwell Homes) and Matt Sugden (Railway Housing Association).
Matthew Walker, PlaceShapers Chair and Chief Executive of Leeds Federated, said: “Individually Donna, Charlie, Jo and Matt are outstanding additions. Collectively their diversity in terms of type of organisation, commitment to the value of place-shaping and passion to make a difference will help drive us forward.
“They build on our ability to respond to the opportunities of a new government with a renewed focus on the value of a place-based approach to housing. All four are united in their determination to support social housing providers in their place-shaping ambitions and help their communities thrive.”
Donna Cezair said: “I am delighted to join the Board of Placeshapers and be an active part of an organisation that promotes and champions the positive impacts of working in communities. By collaborating and sharing with our partners, we are a dynamic force for good.”
Donna Cezair, Chief Executive of Worthing Homes
Charlie Norman said: "It's an honour to join the PlaceShapers Board - this national network is a wonderful collaboration of community and place-focussed organisations who really want to get things right for customers. It's a great time for PlaceShapers to influence long-term plans with the new government, keep connected with each other and make a difference."
Charlie Norman, Chief Executive of MSV
Jo Savage said: “Greatwell Homes partners with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call ‘home’. That is why I am delighted to be appointed to the PlaceShapers Board - to learn from others and to share from experience the positive impact place-shaping housing associations can have in the areas they work in.”
Jo Savage, Chief Executive of Greatwell Homes
Matt Sugden said: "I'm delighted to be joining the Board of Placeshapers at such an important time within our sector. Representing a small provider in the North East, I am looking forward to collaborating with a diverse range of organisations to communicate, and build upon, the impact of the place-shaping work we are doing to support our communities and help them thrive."
Matt Sugden, Chief Executive of Railway Housing Association
They succeed Paul Fiddaman (Karbon Homes), Jonathan Higgs (Raven Housing) and Cath Purdy (South Lakes Housing) who stepped down in September and Sandra Skeete (formerly of Octavia) who stepped down earlier in the year.
Matthew Walker said: “They leave the Board with our great thanks for their huge contribution and we know they will stay connected to PlaceShapers, even though their Board terms have sadly come to an end.”
PlaceShapers Board members can serve for a maximum of six years.