Our staff

Susan French, Chief Executive Officer

Susan joined Barnsbury Housing Association in 2016, and is responsible for the team delivering a great service to residents. Susan works with the board to make sure we are well placed to respond to the major changes in the housing world that affect us and our residents and able to continue building much-needed new homes.

Cheryl Whittle, Operations Director

Cheryl is our Operations Director. She leads in all matters relating to service delivery for repairs, planned and capital works, compliance and Health and Safety , also Tenancy and housing management services, resident engagement, older people services and community work. She is also responsible for maximising income and collection and promoting and ensuring equality throughout BHA.

Lynsey Van Aswegen, Director of Finance

Lynsey Van Aswegen manages our strategic finance function, including our accounts, business plan and treasury. She also oversees our internal and external audit.

Michael Bunker, Asset Manager

Michael is responsible for making sure our homes and estates are well maintained and our staff and contractors work to the highest standards. Michael is also in charge of the work we are doing to make homes cheaper to heat by improving their energy efficiency.

Asif Mahmood, Head of Operations

Asif is responsible for all front facing customer service for BHA, which includes all matters relating to Tenancy and housing management, allocations and lettings, day to day repairs, older people and our sheltered services and resident engagement.

Colette Lyons, Independent Living Coordinator

Colette manages our sheltered scheme at Highbury View and is much loved by all residents.

Marius Gradinaru, Estates Services Coordinator

Marius is our man on the ground, doing vital work and checks to ensure everyone is safe in their home and communal area.

Ewelina Galeziewska, Finance Analyst

Ewelina works in our finance team making sure we make and get payments on time and keeping our finances in check.

Chelsey Simner, Business Support Coordinator

Chelsey joined BHA in September 2020 to do a scanning project but has since been given a permanent position as a support for the whole team, helping with IT services and customer service.

Nicky Anderson, Housing Coordinator

Nicky is there for you five-days-a week, based at our Morland Mews office but also regularly out visiting our other properties and estates. She will handle any questions about your rent, tenancy, or anything else you may need support with.

Martin Gow, Data Analyst

As our Data Analyst, Martin helps keep our tenancy database and rent accounts up to date, alongside other property databases. Martin also compiles and updates regular performance and financial reports.

Avis Venning, Project Manager

Avis is overseeing the retrofitting works on our Barnsbury Mews estate and making sure our homes are up to standard.

Sheka Bangura, Repairs Coordinator

Sheka is the newest member of our team and has lots of experience in the repairs area. He will be present at Morland Mews 3 days a week, ready to help with any repair related issues you may have