Ian Cresswell – Interim Chief Executive/Director of Innovation, Technology & Risk

Ian started work in the housing sector in 1994 as a Technical Support Officer for Liverpool Housing Trust.

He spent eight years there learning his trade before he became Head of ICT at Plus Dane Housing Group, then Head of ICT at Muir Group. He joined SLH in January 2009. 

Ian has overall responsibility for ICT, data protection, internal audit, performance management and customer feedback.

Cathy Biggs - Executive Director of Operations

Cathy joined SLH in February 2022 and has over 18 years’ experience in the social housing sector, working previously at Plus Dane Housing and Your Housing Group. Her operational experience is vast; managing community safety, income, lettings and environmental teams to ensure neighbourhoods are managed effectively and customers are at the heart of everything they do.

Cathy has always worked in customer-centred roles and is passionate about delivering excellent services to the South Liverpool community.

Mark Chambers - Executive Director of Finance

Mark joined SLH in June 2021 after spending 16 years working in local government starting as a trainee accountant and progressing to senior finance, performance and commissioning roles.

Mark is responsible for ensuring the financial viability and integrity of the Group through the effective financial control and provision of financial and treasury services to provide the foundation for the achievement of the organisation’s strategic priorities.

Colin Gibson – Executive Director of Culture and Communications

Colin joined SLH in 2013 and has extensive experience of running a strategic and operational human resources function within housing and the NHS.

Colin is responsible for ensuring that SLH’s HR strategy, policies and procedures are aligned with our corporate vision, aims and business objectives as well as overseeing our marketing and communications function. Colin specialises in HR changes which improve business performance and employee engagement and is experienced in culture change management.

Angela Perry - Executive Director of Assets & Development

Angela began her housing career in 1990 and since then she has carried out a variety of roles across Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, where she was Assistant Chief Executive at Incommunities Housing Group in Bradford.

Angela has extensive strategic experience and a strong track record in asset management, repairs and maintenance and customer services, as well as a strong desire to make a difference to the communities and neighbourhoods where she works.