Sheila Doran, Chief Executive

Sheila has an extensive background in housing management. Before joining Eastlands Homes she succeeded in various roles at Rotherham MBC, Sheffield City Council and Willow Park Housing Trust. Her management positions have overseen services that deal with homeless and vulnerable people, anti-social behaviour and community safety. She has also been awarded a postgraduate diploma in Housing Management.

Throughout her career, Sheila has introduced models of working that have been adopted widely in the housing industry, including single status for construction operatives and a successful female apprenticeship scheme.

David Williams, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Property Services

David joined Eastlands Homes prior to transfer in 2003 and is currently the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Property Services, with responsibility for property matters in relation to investment, development and maintenance. David led on the Audit Commission Inspection in 2007 and the recent stock transfer from Manchester City Council.

He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry.  Since 1995 this has been dedicated to the housing sector. 

David also sits on the Board of Green Vale Homes.

Hilda Kaponda, Director of Finance and Information & Communication Technology

Hilda has worked in housing finance for many years, including a period at the Housing Corporation (now known as the TSA) - the national Government agency that funds new affordable housing and regulates housing associations in England. Hilda also worked as an auditor at Coopers & Lybrand (now part of PricewaterhouseCoopers) in the early 1990s and is a qualified accountant with an MBA from Manchester Business School.

She has experience of serving on Boards at a number of Registered Social Landlords as well as Manchester Primary Care Trust. She also has an active role in the work of several community and voluntary organisations.

Niki Stockton, Director of Neighbourhood Services

Niki has worked in housing for over twenty years. Her experience covers a range of fields, including homelessness, mental health and neighbourhood regeneration. She has previously worked for Southwark Council, Guinness Northern Counties and Ashton Pioneer Homes. She believes passionately in delivering excellent, accessible services to residents and in creating decent homes and vibrant neighbourhoods, working with customers and local partners.

She has experience of leading teams to improve services and performance and of managing change, including designing and implementing new models of service. Niki is proud to have worked closely with the communities and key stakeholders in East Manchester for over 14 years and of the significant progress and regeneration of the neighbourhood so far. She recently led successful stock transfer and estate management bids to deliver exciting new investment for the residents of West Gorton.