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Our Board

Our Board is responsible for approving any major strategic decisions and making sure they’re right for Trivallis and our tenants.

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Meet the Board

Members meet every two months and also contribute to sub-committees. All members are given extensive training and support as they carry legal responsibilities to make sure we’re acting responsibly and within the law.

Nick Beckett

Chair of the Board

Joined February 2023
Nick joined the Board of Trivallis in February 2023, bringing extensive experience in retail and property. Prior to retirement, he served as Head of Operations at Hammerson, leading a team of 1,500 across a portfolio of 11 flagship shopping centres and retail outlets in the UK and Ireland. He is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Trustee and currently serves as Chair of the Wales Walking Football Federation.

Mark Richards

Vice Chair of the Board

Joined April 2021
Mark began his career in the coal industry as a mining and building surveyor before progressing to roles within local government and a large housing association, managing housing maintenance services. He later served as Deputy Director General at Amgueddfa Cymru. Now semi-retired, he contributes his expertise to Trivallis, where he chairs the Regeneration and Sustainability Committee.

Claire Hutcheon

Board Member

Joined July 2021
Claire has over 16 years’ experience within local government, working across education, children’s services, and housing and regeneration. She is currently Head of Housing Strategy and Investment, leading the delivery of strategic housing services, including policy development and performance management.

Julian John

Board Member and Chair of the Housing & Communities Committee

Joined September 2020
Julian has over 30 years’ experience in mental health and housing, holding senior roles within leading mental health charities in Wales. He is currently Director of Mind Cymru. His areas of interest include mental health, housing, homelessness, vulnerability, and suicide prevention. He chairs the Housing and Communities Committee.

Carol Kay

Senior Independent Director

Joined March 2023
Carol is a highly experienced senior leader in housing across the UK. She previously served as Director of TPAS Cymru and most recently worked as a housing regulator with the Welsh Government, focusing on improving sector performance, particularly in diversity, tenant empowerment, and governance. She now works as a counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and coach, specialising in trauma. She is also a Board Member of Calan Domestic Violence Services.

Craig Middle

Board Member

Joined July 2023
Craig is Regional Employer Engagement Director for South Wales within the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Relationship Management function and has over 30 years’ service in the Army Reserves. He has a background in business leadership and holds a postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Leadership in Construction. He is actively involved in community and partnership initiatives.

William Oliver

Board Member

Joined April 2024
Will has extensive experience in senior leadership roles within NHS Wales and is currently Assistant Director for Planned Care within NHS Wales Performance and Improvement. He has significant expertise in performance and quality improvement, strategic planning, and risk management, along with over 15 years’ experience as a Non-Executive Director in the housing, care, and support sectors.

Martyn Price

Board Member and Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee

Joined April 2021
Martyn is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. He specialises in financial strategy, housing association funding, and delivering customer-focused services that achieve value for money

Angela Priestley

Board Member and Chair of the Assurance Committee

Joined April 2021
Angela joined the housing sector in 2010 and is currently Director of Central Services and Company Secretary at a large housing association in Wales. Her responsibilities include strategy and transformation, governance, risk management and assurance, stakeholder engagement, and communications. She plays a key role in ensuring robust governance and accountability and supports the delivery of Trivallis’ strategic objectives.

Julia Attwell

Board Member

Joined July 2024
Julia is a senior leader and experienced Non-Executive Director with a background across the public, third, and housing sectors. She has held senior roles in criminal justice and mental health and is currently Head of Change Insight and Prioritisation within the NHS. She is also an Executive Coach.

Martin Lewis

Board Member

Joined July 2024
Martin has over 35 years’ experience in the housing sector, including senior leadership roles within a major PLC. He has extensive experience in development and has played a key role in mentoring and developing future leaders within the industry.

Mark Hallett

Board Member

Joined September 2024
Mark is an experienced Non-Executive Director, Chair, and Special Advisor, with over 30 years’ experience in the built environment sector. He previously served as Development Director at igloo Regeneration and currently holds a number of advisory and non-executive roles. He is particularly interested in sustainable development and design quality.

Amerjit Barrett

Board Member

Joined November 2025
Amerjit joined Trivallis in November 2025 and is a member of the Assurance Committee. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Chartered Accountants and has extensive experience in financial leadership within the housing sector, including treasury and development.

Stephen Brooks

Board Member and Chair of the People Committee

Joined September 2020
Steve is a consultant, coach, and Non-Executive Director with over 25 years’ experience supporting leaders and not-for-profit organisations in strategy, governance, and external affairs. He previously served as Executive Director of External Affairs at Sustrans and has held senior roles with Oxfam, the Sustainable Development Commission, and the Electoral Reform Society. He is also a member of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales.

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