Nigel is the Chief Executive Officer of Gentoo Group having joined in January 2019 from Wythenshawe Community Housing Group in Manchester, where he previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer for six years.
Nigel has worked in the housing industry for more than 30 years, starting his career in a customer facing role as a housing officer, before working his way up to a leadership position following a variety of roles in tenant participation, resident engagement, new business and housing regeneration.
Prior to starting his career in housing, Nigel was a housing tenant and activist. Nigel has vast board room experience having held a number of roles across various boards and committees, including as Chair of Homes for the North.
Having spent his entire career working in the social housing sector, it’s no surprise that Nigel has a deep social purpose. He is passionate about social investment, community involvement, building new affordable housing and developing his people – but ultimately he’s passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives.
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