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Our Executive Team members are listed below – please click on their image to view their profile.
Wayne Gethings
Chief Executive Wayne Gethings
With three decades of influential leadership spanning both public and private sector housing, Wayne is widely respected as a Senior Executive, Non-Executive, and Chair on both national and regional stages.
An active advocate for innovation in housing, Wayne contributes to shaping the sector as a board member of the West Midlands Housing Association Partnership and a committee member for the National Housing Federation’s regional committee. He also chairs the National Housing Federation’s Housing, Asset Management, Maintenance, and Regeneration Group (HAMMAR), amplifying the sector’s voice across the UK. Wayne shares insights on housing innovation through platforms like the CIH, National Housing Federation, and other leading organisations.
Les Clarke
Executive Director of Care and Support Les Clarke
Les has many years’ experience in a variety of roles in housing, health and social care. He qualified as a State Registered Nurse and has worked in neurotrauma, spinal injuries, intensive care and surgery before moving into NHS management.
Before joining Housing Plus Group, Les was executive director of operations at the Terrence Higgins Trust, which is one of the worlds’ leading charities in the field of HIV and sexual health.
He spent several years with the UK’s leading provider of Extra Care Housing and also worked for a large private sector domiciliary care provider.
Les is a former visiting specialist lecturer at the University of East London and remains on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register for nurses. As a practicing nurse, he maintains a strong interest in health.
Richard Nowell
Interim Chief Financial Officer Richard Nowell
Richard took on responsibility as Interim Chief Financial Officer in June 2026 having led the treasury team in the Group since 2021, originally with The Wrekin Housing Group. He has worked in the sector for 18 years across finance and funding roles, including experience as a board member and Committee chair. Richard is a chartered accountant, and in his current role is the Executive Director with responsibility for financial reporting, management accounts, treasury, risk and assurance, business planning and development finance.
David Hall
Executive Director of Investment and Growth David Hall
David brings nearly 30 years of experience in social housing, with expertise in asset management, property health and safety, retrofit, procurement, and housing development. He also contributes to the sector through his roles on the CIH Asset Management and NHF Building Safety Groups. David ‘s areas of responsibility include Strategic Asset Management, Building Safety & Compliance, Zero Carbon, Development, Regeneration and Commercial Services.
Jan Lycett
Executive Director of Integration and Change Jan Lycett
Jan holds extensive experience within the social housing sector, gained from various Executive Team roles across the country. She has delivered significant transformation projects and has been an Executive Sponsor for domestic abuse, EDI and consumer standards.
Jan is passionate about social housing and has spent her career in the sector as she believes that having a safe and secure home is the foundation for living a life well spent.
Jan is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
David Wells
Executive Director of Customer Experience David Wells
With a wealth of expertise and experience spanning housing management, David brings a proven track record of operational excellence and has built his career on delivering impactful solutions and fostering innovation in service delivery. He began his career in frontline housing with Telford and Wrekin Council before joining Wrekin Housing Group when it was established in 1999. David is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
