Directors

Name Title Profile

Stephen Porter

Chief executive

Stephen is an influential figure in housing and regeneration. Under his leadership, Great Places has become renowned for its tenacity and integrity. The organisation has grown and flourished to become one of the north west’s most successful housing associations - a top performer nationally.

Matthew Harrison

Deputy chief executive and director of development.

Matthew, a chartered surveyor, masterminds Great Places’ impressive development programme, valued at £140m. He has vast experience in urban regeneration and led on many iconic developments.

Phil Elvy

Finance director

Phil’s challenge is to balance the need for the long term financial viability and stability of Great Places with the risks posed by the Group’s strategic growth and development objectives. He started his career in utilities and has worked in the housing sector for 10 years.

Maggie Shannon

Director of performance and innovation

Maggie drives the growth of the group and oversees asset management and property services. She ensures all staff are valued and reaching their full potential - and that Great Places continually gets better at what it does.

Guy Cresswell

Director of housing services

A housing management expert, Guy excels in co-ordinating complex regeneration schemes. He is passionate about the development of partnerships with communities and statutory and voluntary groups, and ensures Great Places operations are extremely effective.