Apex welcomes new Board members
Apex Housing Association (Apex) recently appointed five new Board members who bring a wealth of experience to the organisation in areas including finance, procurement, maintenance, surveying and risk management.
John Browne
John Browne is an accomplished financial services professional and qualified accountant with over 25 years’ experience in a range of senior executive roles. John is currently a non-executive director and consultant who offers strategic advice to financial services companies.
Stephen Drummond
Stephen Drummond is also a Board member of Newington Housing Association and has over 30 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry with Bombardier Shorts. Stephen is currently a Senior Supply Chain Advisor for Invest NI.
Patricia Hegarty
Patricia Hegarty brings 20 years’ experience in the public sector, in property maintenance and estates management roles. Patricia is currently Estates Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Joe Kerr
Joe Kerr is currently Head of Maintenance for the Education Authority Northern Ireland. Over the last 40 years, he has worked in project management, architectural design and building surveying, energy management and planning consultancy.
Claire O’Neill
Claire O’Neill is an actuary and has 15 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering pension and benefit change programmes with Deloitte and Isio.
I’d like to welcome John, Stephen, Patricia, Joe and Claire to the Apex team. We are delighted to have their experience and expertise on board and have no doubt they will play a significant role in governing and leading the work of the association over the coming period.
Peter Caldwell, Chair of Apex Housing Association
