We are governed by an elected Board of Management, which has ultimate responsibility for the governance of CDS. The Board’s role is to monitor policy and performance. We have the following sub-committees, made up of members of the Board:
- Services Committee
Responsible for overseeing services to residents and clients - Finance and Audit Committee
Responsible for financial oversight, risk management and audit - Corporate Services Committee
Responsible for central functions like compliance, ICT, HR, Comms - Governance Committee
Responsible for oversight of governance structure and urgency issues - Remuneration Committee
Responsible for oversight of pay for the CE and Board Members
The Board works alongside our senior management team to ensure we remain focused on our strategic goals, follow our purpose and work in line with our values. CDS is also registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Our Board is made up of independent members and members drawn from organisations or individuals who experience our services such as clients, tenants or leaseholders.
CDS is a member of the National Housing Federation and the Confederation of Co-operative Housing.
Brigid Sutcliffe, Chair
Brigid has been the Chair of the CDS Board since March 2016. Brigid is a Chartered Accountant and highly experienced Executive and Non-Executive Director who has worked in both the private and public sector. Brigid chose to work with CDS as she values and supports the co-operative business model.
List of current members of the Board of Management
Andrew Pakes Senior Independent Director
Ben Anim-Antwi
Juliet Lack Treasurer
Lakechia Jeanne
Lawrence Zollner
Linda Wallace Chief Executive
Matt Creasey
Rebecca Southern
Satish Jassal
Tony Bush
The Corporate Services Director acts as Company Secretary
A disclosure of all members’ interests is available on request to the Company Secretary
