The Shared Ownership Code board will be chaired by Ann Santry CBE, former chair of the Shared Ownership Council and industry member of the NHQB board.
The other members are:
- Andrew Greenwood, deputy chief executive of Leeds Building Society
- Anita Khan, managing director of Sparrow Shared Ownership
- Gavin Smart, chief executive of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
- Gillian Cooper, independent member of the NHQB board and chair of the consumer advisory committee at Citizens Advice
- Paula Higgins, founder and CEO of the HomeOwners Alliance and former Shared Ownership Council board member
- Russell Baldwinson, executive director of development and investment at LiveWest
- Steve Moseley, group executive director of governance and transformation at L&Q
The appointment of the board follows the NHQB’s recent appointment as code operator in October 2025 by the Shared Ownership Council.
Emma Toms, the NHQB’s chief executive, said: “From the outset, we knew an experienced board would be key to making the code deliver on its promise. With NHQB’s guidance, expertise and infrastructure, and the board’s representation, we’re confident that with widespread adoption of the code, it can help raise standards and improve the customer experience.”
Ann Santry CBE, chair of the Shared Ownership Code, said: “The board brings a breadth of experience and representation – spanning providers, consumer bodies, lenders, and the wider sector – reflecting the collaborative nature in which the code was developed. Having worked with many through previous Shared Ownership Council activity, I know their commitment to shaping a fairer market and look forward to working with NHQB and the board as we support providers to adopt the code.”
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