Cath Purdy

Cath Purdy has extensive experience in the housing sector, currently serving as a Non Executive Director at Housing Plus Group since August 2020 and as Chief Executive at South Lakes Housing since July 2015. Previous roles include Deputy CEO at Thirteen Group from April 2014 to May 2015, and Chief Executive Officer at both Vela Group (December 2010 - March 2014) and Housing Hartlepool (March 2004 - November 2010). Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from Durham University Business School, a Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Policy and Management from Northumbria University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Policy and Administration from Leeds Polytechnic.