Alicia Ridout
Our board governs our business. It sets our direction and goals. It also makes sure we stay financially strong and meet the standards set out by the government’s Regulator of Social Housing. Members come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of talent and experience. They work voluntarily and have a shared passion for social housing and investing in communities.

Alicia Ridout
Deputy Chair of the Board/Senior Independent Director and Member of the HR and Governance Committee
Alicia is a UK registered Occupational Therapist who works in digital health safety and innovation. She is Director/founder of Involve Me Digital Health Ltd and Partnership and Clinical Innovation Director for ETHOS Ltd regulatory compliance services in medical software and health IT systems.
Previously, she was Deputy Programme Lead in a Cancer Alliance Personalised Care team and the Deputy Director of mHabitat, an innovative NHS digital service. Alicia is a master’s graduate with over 30 years of experience across industry, NHS (mental health and commissioning), private healthcare, higher education/research and the third sector, and with significant experience delivering transformation programmes.
