After 41 years in the housing sector, Nigel Wilson, Group Chief Executive for Trident Group has made the decision to announce his retirement.
In what will be his three years with Trident, he has overseen Trident’s regrading to G1 and removal of a judiciary notice by the Regulator of Social Housing as well as its first inspection under the new regime which saw Trident receiving a G1; V2; and C2.
He also oversaw the first recruitment of a resident to our Board as well as providing key strategic vision for Trident to continue to provide vital services to residents and vulnerable communities in the Midlands.
Nigel Wilson began as a housing officer working in Small Heath in co-operatives and has served as Chief Executive at Wythenshawe and Gentoo Group before returning to the Midlands and Trident in 2023.
Nigel Wilson, Trident Group Chief Executive, said:
“Like everyone, the time comes when you consider the time to pass on the baton to the next lucky person. At 63 years old, a new grandson in Holland and 10 years post a quadruple by-pass, the family feel it is now time to step on to the next life pathway and ease down.
In February this year I celebrated 41 years working in the social housing sector! It has been an amazing experience and one I have been fortunate to enjoy and work alongside some outstanding colleagues and tenants.
The last 20 years I have had the privilege of being Chief Executive in Wythenshawe, Sunderland and Birmingham, working with great partners and contributing to building and improving organisations rooted in their communities. Over this time, I worked alongside some dedicated and committed colleagues, tenants and Board Members. Many of whom have helped influence my work.
To be honest, whilst I will not miss the travel I will miss the people, buzz of work and the craic! Housing has been a roller coaster over the years, but I have always seen the opportunity to make a difference, work with tenants to improve services and provide the new homes needed.
It feels tougher these days, money is short, costs high and expectations higher, but we all know housing is the core of a safe life. We must always remember why we are here and let the social purpose of what we do be at our heart!
I will assist the Board in transition to the Interim Chief Executive David Harris (currently Group Finance Director) in the coming months and will aim to step away at the conclusion of my notice period at the end of August, so you won’t see any less of me just yet.”
Brian Carr, Chair of the Board, added:
‘On behalf of the Board, I thank Nigel for all he has done for Trident during his time with us. He will leave the organisation in a much better place. He has put down strong foundation for his successor to build upon.’
Nigel will remain as Group Chief Executive until August when Group Finance Director, David Harris, will then step up as Interim Chief Executive while Trident recruits for a new Chair of the Board.