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:
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Governance and Remuneration Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Services Committee
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
Lawrence Zollner
Linda Wallace (Chief Executive of CDS Co-operatives)
Martha Slade
Matt Creasey
Nick Whitaker
Nigel Woods
Rebecca Southern
Satish Jassal
Tony Bush
Tony Watt
A disclosure of all members’ interests is available on request.
