Meet the Leadership Team

Joanne Bartholomew

Chief Operating Officer

Our senior leadership team is led by Joanne Bartholomew, Chief Operating Officer, who is supported by three directors. Joanne and the team are responsible for making sure that we enhance our tenant’s lives by delivering excellent services and creating great homes and communities where people love to live.

Penny Gilyard

Director of Resource

Penny is currently on maternity leave - her role is being covered by Jo Tracey.

Penny heads up our Resource Directorate. She leads the business services functions at KNH including HR, Organisational Development, Finance and Marketing and Communications. She also oversees our performance and governance to keep us on track.

Jo Tracey

Director of Resource

Penny is currently on maternity leave for 12 months. Her role is being covered by Jo Tracey while she is off.

Christine Gummerson

Director of Neighbourhoods

Christine is the Director of Neighbourhoods at KNH and looks after all our housing teams and neighbourhood support services.