Who leads
Group Board
Colin Sheriff (Chair) has over 30 years experience in housing and has just succeeded Origin board member of 22 years John Beha. Colin is currently interim chief executive for Raglan Housing Association and a freelance coach supporting and advising chief exec's and boards. He has previously been chief exec' of Parkside HA, interim chief exec' of Watford Community Housing Trust and chair of housing for Haringey council.
Mike De'Ath is Director of housing and regeneration agency HTA. He is an architect, and works across masterplanning and housing provision in the UK, but specialises in resident engagement and estate regeneration. His prime focus is emerging policy and contributing to the debate on delivery of sustainable places.
Sudhin Chatterji is a director of SXC Developments Ltd and has worked as a developer to provide mixed tenure social housing with various RSLs.
Katie Bosdet is currently Head of Portfolio, Consumer Lending and General Insurance at Barclays, and has a wide experience of finance. She has a varied background of experience including a role as an auditor responsibile for regulatory compliance. She sits on the Consumer Lending Insurance Risks and Controls Committee.
Alison Lowton is a Solicitor and has worked in London local government for many years. Her last permanent role was as Director of Law Administration for the London Borough of Camden. Since retiring she has undertaken investigations and interim management roles.
Paul Dack is the Finance Director of the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and Deputy Director of Finance for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
David Fryman is a Partner of Edward Charles and Partners, Surveyors, where he is responsible for the Landlord and Tenant Team. He specialises in the central London office market, the conduct of rent reviews and lease renewals, and corporate strategic advice.
Richard Mais is a founder director of Mais Management Ltd, a commercial and residential development consultancy. Formerly Chair and Managing Director of a public property company specialising in commercial development and investment.
Michael Dear was a resident leaseholder with an IT background. He joined the board in 2007.
Group Chief Executive: Karen Wilson, BA (Hons), FCIH
Karen Wilson has been Chief Executive of Origin Group for five years. The group comprises SPH Housing, Griffin Homes and Origin Properties.
Karen has extensive experience and expertise gained from a career in housing spanning 30 years. Starting out as a management trainee with Sheffield City Council, Karen has since worked for London Borough of Greenwich, as Regional Director and then Director of Planning and Operations for over 10 years at Metropolitan Housing Trust and most recently at English Churches Housing Group as Director of Operations.
Executive team
Group Chief Executive, Karen Wilson
Director of Housing Services, Kate Farley
Director of Development, Gareth Jones
Director of Finance & ICS, Chris Trebilcock
Director of Care & Support, Cathy McCarthy
Company Secretary
Caroline Waterer