A2Dominion has appointed experienced industry expert Jude Cross as director of its specialist housing division.
Jude Cross joins A2Dominion
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The association, which manages more than 38,000 homes in London and the south of England, said the former Peabody executive would help “shape its direction” in his new role.
Ms Cross joins directly from fellow G15 member Metropolitan Thames Valley, where she was director of care and support.
She previously served as Head of Homeless Support and Transition Services at Peabody, Head of Rough Sleep Strategy at Cornwall Housing and Regional Operations Director at P3.
At A2Dominion, Ms Cross will be responsible for developing and delivering the strategic management of 15,000 homes for key workers, students, retirees and people in temporary and supported accommodation.
She said it comes at a time of change for landlords, following the landlord’s announcement in December that it would move away from providing care services and focus solely on housing “amid the increasing challenges facing the wider care sector”. Joined the.
Following this, the UK regulator downgraded the G15 country to non-compliant status from a governance perspective earlier this year.
As a result of the investigation published in September 2023, the landlord was given a governance grade of G3, downgraded from G1.
During the investigation in November, A2 Dominion revealed it was restructuring its management team to improve services to residents and address financial challenges.
Kate Gascoigne, the association’s chief customer officer, said she was “thrilled” with the new appointments.
“As our business continues to change, Jude joins us to help us shape our future direction to ensure we deliver quality homes and services to our customers,” she said. “She brings her extensive experience in the housing sector and the leadership skills needed to be successful in this position.”
Cross said: “I am delighted to take on this role at an exciting time as A2Dominion is taking positive action to execute its new strategy and plans.
“We look forward to engaging, listening, learning and acting with our customers, colleagues and key local partners to support continuous quality improvement and better outcomes for everyone.”
Ms Cross will succeed Joe Evans, who was appointed A2Dominion’s Director of Repairs and Maintenance in January.
In the same month, A2Dominion completed the share transfer of 458 homes with a billionaire-owned social landlord.
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