Executive Management Team 

Paul Allen, Chief Executive

Paul was appointed Chief Executive in June 2008. Paul brings a wealth of leadership, strategy and customer service skills and experience to Abbeyfield. Prior to joining the Society, Paul served as Deputy Chief Executive of the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust in Reading. He has also worked as Managing Director of ABP Connect, a subsidiary of Associated British Ports Holdings plc, and held senior managerial positions with Excel plc, Mars Inc. and ICI plc.

Paul's main objectives are to promote the values of the Abbeyfield movement, raise the profile of the organisation and further develop its volunteer corps to ensure that Abbeyfield becomes a leading provider of supported sheltered housing and care homes to older people. Read more...

Sally Harvey, Director of Housing

Sally joined Abbeyfield UK as Director of Housing in January 2007. She has extensive housing management experience. Her CV lists seven years working the Peabody Trust, one of London's largest housing and regeneration charities, holding senior managerial positions, including Director of Resident Services and Head of Estate Management. Prior to this, Sally worked for 10 years in various roles within the London Borough of Enfield, culminating with her appointment as Head of Housing Management.

Helena Little, Director of Care

Helena joined Abbeyfield in July 2002. She has been instrumental in the establishment of Abbeyfield UK. Helena is a qualified social worker registered with the General Social Care Council and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD). Her career in social care spans more than 30 years; she has worked in Local Authority Social Services departments and other voluntary organisations. Helena has also been a member of various university examination boards for social work qualifications.

Martin Dalby, Director of Finance

Martin is responsible for the finance department, which includes the payroll function. He is a certified accountant, holds an MBA and has many years' experience as a finance director in the construction and housing management sectors. Martin gained his experience of working for Registered Social Landlords through holding positions with Genesis Housing Group, Housing 21 and Servite Houses.

Karen Jones, Director of Human Resources

Karen is MCIPD-qualified and holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management. Karen has worked in various human resources management positions for 16 years in the NHS. This has included tenures in Acute, Community and Primary Care Trusts. She has also worked for three years as a human resources consultant at the Royal College of Nursing in London. There, Karen was involved in organisational change, developing policies and procedures and employee relations issues. Karen holds a Diploma in Counselling and has practised as a bereavement counsellor.

Tim Chaudry, Director of Development

Tim joined Abbeyfield as Director of Development in August 2008,his career has spanned over 15 years; working with Local Authorities and Housing Associations in the areas of Property Maintenance, Asset Management, Development and Regeneration. He has an MSc in International Business Management with research around International Supply and Construction of Modular Housing Solutions.