Rob Wakefield

Chair of the Customer Services Committee 

A qualified CIPFA accountant and well-respected leader in the housing sector, Rob brings over 25 years’ experience to the Group. Since 2017 he has been Chief Executive of Community Gateway Association and he previously held the role of Director of Resources at Salix Homes. 
Rob also brings significant governance experience, with board and committee roles within housing, education and charitable organisations. This includes five years as Board member and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee (Finance) with Wythenshawe Housing Trust, nine years on the Board of Arawak Housing Association, and his current role as Board member at Empower Housing Association.