Group Executive Team

Keith Exford - Group Chief Executive

A leading figure in the UK social housing sector, Keith is a member of the National Housing Federation’s National Council and Board, taking on key advisory roles with a focus on sector regulation. He is also vice chair of the G15 Group of London’s largest housing associations and a member of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Housing Market Taskforce.

Rod Ainsworth - Group Legal Director and Company Secretary

Previously with the Audit Commission and a former special advisor to the Cave Review, Rod brings a wealth of experience to the Group.

He continues to focus on strengthening the Affinity Sutton Group Board, committees and corporate governance arrangements.

Jonathan Cawthra - Group Resources Director

Committed to investing in our people and growing our own future leaders the Group was awarded ‘One to Watch’ status and judged a great place to work in the Sunday Times Best 100 companies poll two years running under Jonathan’s leadership. 

Nick Dudman - Group Asset Management Director

Nick is responsible for the delivery of planned maintenance and improvement programmes, repairs, negotiation of major contracts and strategies for future investment in our homes. 

He also makes the most of our buying power to secure the best deals for our residents.

Kerry Kyriacou - Group Director of New Business and Development

Kerry brings with him extensive experience in both commercial and residential development.  His background as qualified architect and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects has influenced Affinity Sutton’s strong commitment to creating well designed homes and communities.  He is also on the Board of the Housing Forum. 

Under Kerry’s directorship, Affinity Sutton completed 1,200 new homes in the last year.

Neil McCall - Group Operations Director

Neil has overall responsibility for the delivery of landlord services; focusing on customer services, housing management and resident involvement for all of our general needs and supported housing customers.  

Committed to continuous improvement Neil will also develop a customer contact strategy incorporating telephone, digital and other new media.

Mark Perry - Group Commercial Director 

Responsible for property management specialists Grange, building services providers CBS and homelessness charity BHT, Mark also guides the Group’s approach to mergers and acquisitions.

He is also further developing the Group’s social business ethos - focusing on initiatives that change lives and communities through tackling worklessness and promoting financial inclusion.

Mark Washer - Group Director of Finance

Mark’s role picks up all aspects of the Group’s finances.  He is responsible for Treasury and Corporate Finance, Financial Services, and Financial Planning and Performance.  Mark is also responsible for Information Management Systems.

Mark is currently chair of the G15’s Finance Director’s Group.