New Directors for United Welsh

17 Jul 2019

Business news

Two new directors have joined the Executive Team at United Welsh.

Neil Chidgey has been appointed as the Group Director of Finance and Huw Davies has been appointed as Director of Resources.

Neil was previously the Commercial Director of Celtic Horizons which undertakes all the asset management of United Welsh’s almost 6,000 homes while Huw was Head of IT at the Caerphilly-based housing association.

Neil who has more than 20-years’ experience in the built environment arena with previous roles as a Finance Director and Group Financial Controller will also be a member of the United Welsh Board.

Huw brings private sector experience to the team having provided IT solutions to the Logistics and Manufacturing sectors. Prior to joining United Welsh, Huw carried out a technology transformation programme for one of Wales’ leading digital and media agencies.

Chief Executive of United Welsh Lynda Sagona said, “Both Neil and Huw bring significant experience and expertise to the Executive Team and I am very much looking forward to working with them in their new roles as they help us to continue to take the business forward.

“I am particularly delighted to have been able to make two internal appointments from within the Group, demonstrating the level of talent we have in our business.”

Richard Mann who is the Group Director of Operations has also been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive of United Welsh.