The Management Team
Governance of Salix Homes
Salix Homes, like all other ALMO's, is governed by a Board of non - Executive Directors. The Board has 12 members comprising of 4 tenants, 4 independents and 4 council nominees. The Board is our main decision making body with responsibility for the strategic direction of the company. It is accountable for performance across our full range of responsibilities and activities and will ensure consultation with all our customers and partners on key issues. Click here for more details about the Salix Homes board.
Meet the Executive Management Team
The day to day management of Salix Homes is undertaken by our Executive Management Team. This team is made up of the following:
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Kevin Scarlett Chief Executive Kevin has overall responsibility for the delivery of the company's vision and aims, and in particular to ensure we become one of the best performing ALMO's in the country. This entails the development, with the Board, of a clear strategic direction for the company and the management of resources with a focus on ‘customers, value for money and diversity' at the heart of our policies. |
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Joe Willis Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services in Neighbourhoods Joe deputises for the Chief Executive in providing strategic and business leadership for the company. He also has operational responsibility for all of our services in neighbourhoods including the day to day management and maintenance of our property portfolio, our investment and regeneration programmes and the care and support of our customers. |
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Alison Hamnett Director of Improvement and Customer Service Alison ensures that adequate planning processes are in place to improve and develop the quality of our services and the company as a whole. As well as leading on the development of our workforce, Alison is also responsible for our customer involvement arrangements and the various ways in which customers can access our services. |
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Rob Wakefield Director of Finance and ICT Rob is responsible for corporate and strategic financial management within the organisation. This includesthe day to day financial and income management of the company. Rob is also responsible for key business support functions including ICT and governance support. He is our Company Secretary. |
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Matt Roberts Head of Investment and Maintenance Matt has specific responsibility for our maintenance and repairs services and teams and for the development and delivery of our neighbourhood and property investment programmes. Matt also leads on housing development initiatives such as the company's input into the planning of the construction of new affordable homes with key partners such as the council and developers. |
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Sue Sutton Head of Better Neighbourhoods Sue has specific responsibility for our anti social behaviour, environmental management, empty property, neighbourhood and tenancy support services and teams. Sue also leads on the development of our Neighbourhood Blueprint programme and manages our Neighbourhood Champions. |
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Sian Grant Head of Business Planning and Performance Sian has specific responsibility for business planning and performance management processes and arrangements within the company, and for key business support functions such as our arrangements for continuous improvement and service development. |





















