We’re embarking on an exciting new chapter with the arrival of a new Property leadership team. Laura Johnson, Kate Meredith and George Phillips will drive the strategic management, improvement and maintenance of our 13,000-home portfolio.
Laura Johnson is our new Executive Director of Property. She joins from Bromford, where she was Director of Strategic Property Planning. A Chartered Surveyor with a distinguished career spanning the housing and private sectors, Laura brings expertise in estates management, long-term property portfolio planning and sustainability-driven projects. Her experience and proven leadership will be pivotal in guiding us through the sector’s evolving landscape and ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our customers and communities.
Kate Meredith steps into the role of Director of Assets, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in housing and asset management. She joins from Your Housing Group, where she was Head of Asset Investment, following 14 years at Stockport Homes Group. With a customer-first approach and robust track record in safety, compliance, investment and repairs, Kate’s comprehensive background will play a key role in ensuring our homes remain safe, sustainable and fit for the future.
George Phillips completes the new leadership team, having joined us as Director of Livv Maintenance in October 2024. Starting his career as an electrician, George has held significant operational and leadership roles, including over a decade at Great Places Housing Group and most recently as Head of Repairs at The Guinness Partnership. With a strong focus on service excellence and operational efficiency, George’s wealth of knowledge will enable the continuous improvement of services and customer satisfaction.
Laura, Kate and George will work together to lead our Property function, overseeing a broad remit that includes assets, empty homes, compliance and legal, repairs, environmental services and facilities management.
Laura Johnson, Executive Director of Property, said: “Livv is deeply rooted in its communities, and I’m thrilled to join the organisation and work alongside Kate and George as we take forward this new chapter for Property. As a leadership team, we are united by a shared purpose – to provide safe, warm homes for our customers and deliver services that make a genuine difference to people’s lives. The work we do in the Property directorate directly impacts our customer experience and supports Livv’s broader ambitions, from achieving net-zero targets to how we deliver our services. I’m looking forward to bringing in fresh ideas, working closely with Kate, George and our wider teams to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and to make a positive impact on our customers’ lives.”
L-R: George Phillips – Director of Livv Maintenance, Laura Johnson – Executive Director of Property, Kate Meredith – Director of Assets.
I am delighted to welcome Laura, Kate and George to the team. Their combined experience, strategic vision and unwavering commitment to putting the customer first will drive innovation, reinforce our sustainability agenda and ensure that every decision we make delivers real value for our customers. Change brings opportunity, and this is an exciting time for Livv as we build on strong foundations and move forward with renewed purpose and focus. Together, we will provide high-quality, sustainable homes and exceptional services that truly improve the lives of those we serve.