Sovereign Network Group (SNG), the country’s second-largest housing association developer, has announced the appointment of Guy Slocombe as its new chief investment and development officer.
Guy will join the company in February after Tom Titherington announced his intention to step down from the role in March 2025.
Guy brings decades of senior-level experience from the public, private and third sectors including investment, asset management, and development. He joins SNG from The Hyde Group (Hyde) where, as chief investment officer, he has been responsible for delivering its new homes programme and capital investment partnerships. Before joining Hyde, Guy spent 30 years in commercial real estate consultancy and investment management. He was head of city investment at Nelson Bakewell and partner at Drivers Jonas, where he established and oversaw European institutional and private investor fund mandates.
Guy was also CEO of private equity-backed investor Clarenco and director of real estate and property fund management at Westminster City Council where he oversaw the transformation of its commercial property investment portfolio fund.
Mark Washer, group chief executive at SNG, said: “Guy will join SNG at a pivotal time as we look to drive forward one of the sector’s most ambitious investment and development strategies. We have a clear aim to deliver 25,000 new homes over the next ten years, alongside continued investment in our customers’ existing homes to meet our Homes and Place Standard. Guy’s invaluable experience, both developing homes and leading asset management, aligns perfectly with our approach of investing for the long-term so the communities who live in our homes can thrive over generations.”
Guy Slocombe said: “At a critical moment for housing delivery, SNG has emerged as a clear leader amongst developing housing associations. Its ambition is what’s needed to help solve the housing crisis, and I’m looking forward to being at the forefront of delivering SNG’s development plans while continuing to drive innovation, so we create high-quality and sustainable places for people to live in. I leave behind an excellent team with an exciting pipeline of projects. Hyde will inevitably continue to grow, and I look forward to seeing their continued success.”
