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Annual Report 2024 15
OUR PEOPLE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The board of directors is the governing body
and is responsible for providing leadership, developing
and approving strategy for the company to achieve
its vision and mission, reviewing the performance
of our strategic objectives, reviewing risk and ensuring
proper compliance with required governance and
legal requirements. A Board Effectiveness Review
was undertaken in 2024 by Campbell Tickell,
an independent governance consultancy. The review
assessed the board’s structure, skills, and decision-
making processes, aligning with best practices for
Approved Housing Bodies. NEHA has committed to
implementing the review’s recommendations, which
include enhancing board diversity, refining committee
mandates, and strengthening strategic oversight.
This initiative underscores NEHA’s dedication to robust
governance and continuous improvement. Following
the review, it was decided that from 2025 there would
be three sub-committees:
1. Audit and Risk
2. Development
3. Nomination and Remuneration
BOARD CHANGES IN 2024
For the reporting year the board was comprised of
nine non-executive members, (with four resignations
during the year and two new appointments) who are
drawn from a wide background, bringing together
valuable expertise in a variety of areas, both
professional and commercial.
The board meets regularly throughout the year and
met six times in 2024. While the board is responsible
for the overall strategy and policy of the organisation,
the day-to-day management is delegated to the chief
executive officer, who is not a member of the board.
In 2024 the sub committees, Development & Property
Services, Finance Investment & Audit, People Resource
and Risk & Governance met four times.
NEHA’s 2024 board refresh saw Rosalind Carroll, Pat
Lennon, Patricia Cleary, and Maurice O’Neill depart,
while Vincent Harney (returning after a previous term),
Gary Conlon, and Raffaele Capolupo joined. Hugh
Moulton, Sean Staunton, and John Cunniffe provided
continuity.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE
Name Board
Meetings
Risk &
Governance
Finance,
Investment &
Audit
People
Resources
Tenant
Services
Development &
Property Services
John Cunniffe 6 of 6 4 of 4
Maurice O’Neill* 3 of 6 3 of 4
Patricia Cleary** 3 of 6 2 of 4 2 of 2 4 of 4
Rosalind Carroll 5 of 6 4 of 4 4 of 4
Pat Lennon* 3 of 6 2 of 2
Hugh Moulton 5 of 6 2 of 4 4 of 4
Sean Staunton 6 of 6 4 of 4 4 of 4
Gary Conlon*** 2 of 6 1 of 4
Raffaele Capolupo*** 2 of 6
Vince Harney*** 2 of 6
*left June 24 | **left September 24 | *** joined June 24