Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team works with the Board around business planning and setting a strategic direction. The team also has overall executive responsibility.

Current team members

Lucy Whittaker joined Ability in 2021 brining a passion for developing an engaged workforce who are equipped and motivated to achieve the aims of our customers. Lucy brings HR experience as well as a background in multi-tenure Housing Management and leading Customer Experience services.

 

Jeff Skipp Jeff Skipp joined Ability in July 2016 as CEO, bringing with him 30 years’ experience of working in health, social care and housing. Jeff has a particular interest in equality and social justice, and has worked for and led organisations that are focused on developing inclusive services and opportunities for people with a disability.
Marcus Andrews Marcus Andrews joined Ability in December 2022 as Director of Finance, bringing over 20 years’ experience of financial management gained from the housing, education and charity sectors. Marcus is passionate about value for money and is keen to help Ability to use its resources effectively and efficiently in order to deliver the best results for our customers.
Lucy Sivasundrum Lucy Sivasundram joined Ability in September 2020 as Director of Operations (Housing), bringing with her sixteen years’ experience in the health and housing sector. Lucy strongly believes that the provision of decent and suitable homes is a fundamental cornerstone in people’s lives and is driven in providing this.
Lucy Whittaker Lucy Whittaker joined Ability in 2021 bringing a passion for developing an engaged workforce who are equipped and motivated to achieve the aims of our customers. Lucy brings HR experience as well as a background in multi-tenure Housing Management and leading Customer Experience services.