Prestigious Appointment to Wolverhampton Homes Board

Published by Kate Hughes for Wolverhampton Homes in Housing

Wolverhampton Homes is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Bennett to its Board of Directors.

Ann has worked in social housing throughout her career and has had the opportunity to work in a number of different housing organisations, included Birmingham City Council, the largest housing authority in Europe.

She has most recently worked for the Audit Commission - an independent watchdog, responsible for driving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in local public services.

Ann was also previously a Board Member at Sanctuary Housing Group.

Ann said: "I am passionate about improving housing services in order to deliver better outcomes for local residents and their communities".

Lesley Roberts, Chief Executive of Wolverhampton Homes, said: “We had an incredibly high calibre of candidates for this position on our Board, which gave us a huge sense of pride.

“I am delighted to welcome Ann to Wolverhampton Homes. She brings with her huge insight into the social housing sector and a wealth of experience in management.”

Wolverhampton Homes is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO), which recently achieved three stars and excellent prospects for improvement in an Audit Commission inspection.