Gill Kelly joined in Dec 2009 post M&Y’s Regenda Group acquisition. Former Finance Director, she propelled M&Y to a £2.5M turnover responsive repairs contractor for housing associations. Gill merged internal and private segments into a competitive service, growing M&Y to a £20M turnover business. Now offering planned maintenance, construction, responsive repairs, voids care, gardening, and specialised services.
Gill excels in growth, diversification, and customer-centricity, with a dynamic commercial approach. She introduced Investors in People, global quality standards, and champions standardised, top-tier practices and people management. Gill ensures strategic service delivery with high satisfaction and compliance.
Michael BSc (Hons), MBA, MSC, DSocSci, FCIH joined Regenda as Group Chief Executive and member of the Board in March 2014. Before joining Regenda, Michael spent eight years as Chief Executive of The Calico Group and earlier in his career held senior roles at The Aspire Group and Liverpool Housing Action Trust. He has also been Chairman of Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction Limited and has held Non-Executive Director roles at a number of organisations. Michael has a Doctorate from the University of Bristol and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Michael works with the Regenda Board to develop the Group’s Strategy. He is responsible for the attainment of the agreed strategic objectives, day-to-day Group performance, the leadership of staff and the development of external partnerships.
Karen brings 35 years of specialist experience in construction and regeneration from both the public and private sectors.
She has led major construction, property development and regeneration projects across the North West region, including Salford Central, that have improved towns, homes and business areas, helping to shape local communities and deliver social value and opportunity to the people.
As chair of M&Y Maintenance And Construction, Karen helps to plan safe, good quality building work and make strong decisions for the future, with her extensive experience of project management and energy efficiency strategy.
Karen is also Project Director at Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation and also chairs Ecogee.
Graham has many years of experience in planning and managing large building and regeneration projects.
He has led major work for councils and health organisations, including new homes, public buildings and town centre improvements.
As part of the M&Y board, Graham helps make safe, fair and well-planned decisions about homes and services.
