Our Executive Team lead The Barnet Group and help us meet the needs of our customers, and continue to grow as a business.
Elliott Sweetman, Group Chief Executive
Elliott became Interim Chief Executive in June 2024 having held the executive roles of both Group Director of Development and Property and Group Director of Operations and Property at The Barnet Group for eight years and has over 20 years of sector experience.
Elliott’s key focus is the delivery of the Group’s Strategic Plan and its four key aims:
- supporting people to deliver their best
- delivery of quality services and care to customers
- enhanced effectiveness and nurturing innovation
- growing financial strength
Laura Giles, Director of Strategy
Laura has worked for The Barnet Group since 2016. Previously a Head of Service, she joined the Executive Management Team in September 2023 as Director of Strategy. She has worked in social housing for over 15 years in a variety of roles from resident involvement and complaints management to project and programme management and strategic planning. Laura has a degree in English Literature and is experienced in leading on improvement, culture, and change programmes. As part of her role, Laura also leads on housing and homelessness strategy for the London Borough of Barnet.
Kate Laffan, Group Director of Resident Services
Kate was previously the Assistant Director, responsible for our Housing Options service. In June 2019, she became our Director of Customer Experience & Service Improvement, and is now our Group Director of Resident Services.
Julie Riley, Group Director of Care & Support
Julie joined the Group in early 2014 and has responsibility for all of the Your Choice services and Sheltered Housing, Floating Support and Assist within Barnet Homes. In Spring 2018 Julie assumed the responsibility for Business development and Community Engagement, as well as Extra Care in her Group Director, Care & Support role.