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North West association appoints interim chief executive
Wirral-based Magenta Living has announced the appointment of an interim chief executive.
North West association appoints interim chief executive #UKhousingWirral-based @MagentaLive has announced the appointment of an interim chief executive #UKhousingAndy Lomas, who has been at Magenta since April 2023, will step into the role on 5 June. He called the appointment “an honour”.
This comes after previous chief executive Debi Marriott-Lavery resigned earlier this year to join an Australian social landlord. She had joined Magenta from Places for People in 2022.
Mr Lomas joined 13,000-home Magenta as executive director and spent just over a year in that role before becoming chief operating officer in June 2024.
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Like Ms Marriott-Lavery, he is a Places for People alumni, having spent just under six years at the giant landlord between 2017 and 2023. There he worked as head of customer operations for two years before assuming the role of managing director.
Mr Lomas’ career in housing spans more than 30 years. He first joined Your Housing Group in 1994, then moved to Plus Dane Housing in 2002. He was there for 13 years, first as community support manager then rose the ranks to become neighbourhood director.
A statement from Magenta praised Mr Lomas’ “invaluable contributions”, including helping to shape its corporate strategy and his commitment to enhancing customer connections, in positioning the organisation for ongoing success.
In January, Magenta retained its G1 grade for governance from the English regulator.
This year is the association’s 20th anniversary after being formed in 2005 from a stock transfer.
Mr Lomas said: “Magenta Living is an organisation filled with individuals who are passionate about the work we do, and I’ve seen first-hand the impact we can achieve when we lead with purpose and commitment.
“My focus will be on sustaining our momentum and delivering on our ambitions, always prioritising the needs of our customers, colleagues, and communities.
“I am excited to help shape the next chapter of Magenta Living’s journey.”
Ms Marriot-Lavery said Mr Lomas “has been an incredible support to me during my tenure, and I have witnessed the thoughtful care and dedication he brings to everything he undertakes”.
She added: “Under his leadership, Magenta Living will undoubtedly continue to thrive and achieve its goals. I wish him every success in this role.”
Magenta’s statement said that work is underway to appoint a permanent chief executive, with further details to follow in due course.
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