Saxon Weald's Executive Team is responsible for making decisions about the way the housing association operates. It also advises the Board on the company's strategic direction.
The team is made up of three members of staff who bring wide-ranging expertise and knowledge to their role. They are all committed to providing high quality, affordable housing and excellent customer service.
Chief Executive: Steven Dennis
Steven joined Saxon Weald as IT Manager in 2001. He became Business Improvement Director in 2008 looking to implement new ways of working to ensure that Saxon Weald delivers great customer service at the best possible price. In 2015 Steven became Property Director, responsible for our HomeFix repairs service, Asset Management and IT. In 2018, he was appointed Chief Executive.
Executive Director - Customer Experience: Kath Hicks BSc (Hons)
A graduate of Hull University, with broad experience of housing management, Kath started her career with housing associations the Peabody Trust and the Sutton Trust in London. She joined Saxon Weald as Operations Manager in 2002. Since 2008 Kath has successfully led the Older People's Services team through a period of change, and is responsible for our new extra care schemes. She was promoted to Older People's Services Director in 2011. In 2013, Kath became Housing Director, taking responsibility for Housing and Neighbourhood Services in addition to Older People's Services. Kath is presently responsible for the operational delivery of Customer, Repairs and Maintenance, and Housing services for the company.
Executive Director - Resources: Michael Chinn, FCCA, CPFA
Michael joined Saxon Weald in March 2020. Before moving into the housing sector, he trained in Practice Accountancy. Michael was previously Deputy Finance Director of a medium sized housing association in West London and then Director of Finance and Resources at a Croydon association. Michael has served as a board member of other housing associations and is currently a board member of Eldon Housing in South London.
