Rupert Pometsey will replace Barrington Billings in the role, who is stepping down after six years
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has appointed Rupert Pometsey as chair of the Board.
He will replace Barrington Billings who steps down in December after more than six years in the role.
Mr Pometsey, a chartered architect, is currently vice-chair and has more than two decades of senior level experience as a housing development and asset management professional.
He has delivered homes at a capital cost of over £1bn and is a former Board member and chair of the development company at Ongo Homes in North Lincolnshire.
Mr Pometsey is currently working for the London Borough of Haringey on the delivery of an ambitious new generation of council homes.
Rupert Pometsey paid tribute to Barrington Billings
“I am thrilled to be appointed as MHA chair,” Rupert commented. “The association continues to go from strength to strength and has developed a really positive reputation locally, regionally and nationally.
“It is especially admired for its community investment activities and its work in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
“I feel privileged to receive the baton from Barrington who is a totemic figure in the housing sector and who it has been an honour to serve alongside as Vice-Chair.”
Lee Bloomfield, MHA chief executive, commented: “Rupert’s deep knowledge of housing, his familiarity with MHA and his range of professional skills made him the outstanding candidate for the position.
“I know he will do a fantastic job in the years ahead.
“On behalf of the senior management team, I wish to pay tribute to Barrington who has led the Board so impressively – particularly during the dark days of the pandemic when morale could have dipped, but never did.
“His contribution to MHA’s achievements over the most successful period in our history, including numerous award wins, will never be forgotten.”
Barrington Billings, chair of the MHA, said: 
“I am so pleased to welcome Rupert to the role, which I regard as one of the best in the country.
“Manningham Housing Association has become such an integral part of my life over the past number of years.
“The dedication and commitment of my Board colleagues and staff is second to none. They do what they do to make lives better and succeed in that task every single day.
“I wish them and Rupert the very best of fortunes for the future.”
