Aniekan Umoren - Chief Executive
Aniekan Umoren is our Chief Executive reporting to the Association’s Board of Management, which is led by our Chair Marie Li Mow Ching. Aniekan is responsible for ensuring that the organisation delivers the overall plans and strategic direction agreed with the Board. She is accountable for the quality of service provided to our customers and giving the staff effective leadership to ensure effective performance across all parts of the Association.
Aniekan ensures that the Board is empowered to control the affairs of the Association by providing the relevant, accurate information and maintaining good governance. She is also is responsible for developing an effective strategy and resources to secure additional services and homes to meet housing needs in the local area we serve. Aniekan works with the Board to ensure the work of the Association meets its objectives as a registered housing association and charity.
Izzet Dizdar, Interim Director of Finance and IT
Izzet joined Christian Action as Interim Director of Finance & IT in February 2024. He oversees the Finance, IT and risk management functions of the Christian Action Group. Izzet is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant with executive, NED, leadership and stakeholder management experience. Izzet trained in internal audit and compliance before joining social housing over 24 years ago. Izzet has worked in several medium sized associations as well as in M&G Investments UK Social Housing team and S&P Global Ratings Sovereign/International Public Finance team.
Stuart Pearson, Operations Director
Stuart joined us in May 2022 as our new Operations Director. He has worked in social housing for over 20 years’, with experience both at a large London Housing Association and more recently in a Local Authority in Hertfordshire. He is responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of our housing operations, asset management, retirement and supported housing services.
Stuart is passionate about providing excellent services to our residents and developing high performing teams that engage with our customers to understand their needs. He will continue to make a positive difference in our communities through providing safe, good quality homes whilst also providing our residents with opportunities to share their views and empowering them to shape the services we provide.
Jacqui Bainbridge - Head of Housing and Community Services
Jacqui is Head of Head of Housing and Community Services for Christian Action Housing. Jacqui and her team manage a number of supported housing projects for young people age 16-25 in Haringey and Enfield. Together with the team they have developed a range of activities to support the young people into employment, education or training. Jacqui is also responsible for the provision of housing services for older tenants in Haringey, Barnet, Waltham Forest and Enfield.
Chris Shemelides - Head of Business Support
Chris is responsible for providing strategic advice to the Senior Management Team & Board on procurement, compliance and GDPR and manage the internal audit process. Maintain and produce KPI reports to allow for the proper management of performance. Supporting the organisation by developing and maintaining information systems and processes including supporting users.
John Milosovici, Head of IT
John leads on the Association’s IT strategy including communications technology and managing the day-to-day IT operations, taking responsibility for IT services, project delivery and driving innovation and change.
Matthew Nicol - Interim Head of Finance
Matthew is the Interim Head of Finance who sets the Association's budgets and forecasts which aid in strategic decision making to add value to the Association. Ensuring effective monetary controls through real and active partnerships with management and budget holders. Matthew also provides real time support and analysis ensuring the company is achieving value for money.