echelon is a leading procurement consultancy firm, which specialises in providing advice, support and training to public sector housing organisations, primarily in the field of asset management.Operating across the UK, it has a flexible service offering suited to working with organisations of any size and works collaboratively with clients to develop tailored solutions.echelon has also built a reputation for undertaking robust reviews in internal service delivery, commercial and contract management reviews and providing training and support to help teams and organisations work more effectively.I blend my entrepreneurial role of developing the businesses within the echelon group with an active project management role within echelon Consultancy, maintaining an intimate knowledge of the issues facing the sector and remaining accessible to clients.With unrivalled experience in the development, procurement and delivery of asset management projects within the affordable housing sector, as a client, contractor and consultant, I have developed a reputation as an industry influencer.I go out into the sector to share best practice, speaking at many industry events and continue to be in demand on the conference seminar circuit and I facilitate for echelon’s Asset Management Improvement Partnership (AMIP) and the contractor equivalent CAMIP.I also worked closely with HACT on a voluntary basis to develop its social value and procurement toolkit, as well as being actively involved in the production of the 2018 Procurement Best Practice Guide and Toolkit.

As Group CEO, I am responsible for the management and overall strategic direction of Pretium Frameworks, alongside its Managing Director Lisa Stevenson.Pretium was set up in 2015 to design flexible frameworks enabling new users to create their own tailored solutions, responding to local circumstances and logistical challenges. It develops, promotes and manages innovative frameworks on behalf of organisations operating in the public sector across the UK and has built a solid reputation within the sector for developing new ways of working.

If you've been a client and a contractor consultancy will call your name!

Responsible for securing and delivering Connaught's partnering projects in the south east.

Developed procurement strategy and delivery model for multi-million improvement programme following LSVT from LA. One of first projects in Housing to fully embrace 'Partnering' principles and became an exemplar project in the sector.

Started as Void Manager, then Repairs Manager, Stock Reinvestment Manager and ended with a stint as Head of Property Services - best team I worked with on client side, several of whom are now with me at echelon!

My first job in housing - it's all their fault!