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In the fast-evolving landscape of social housing, mergers and acquisitions have become a defining trend in recent times but what the wider implications are for the sector as a whole? Also, can housing associations adapt to ensure long-term sustainability while maintaining their core mission?

In this session, we’ll hear from Ian McDermott, CEO of Peabody, and Helen Walsham, Chief Culture and Talent Officer and Bromford Flagship, who have led some of the sector’s largest mergers and transformations. Drawing on their extensive experience, our speakers will explore how housing providers can restructure, strengthen financial strategies, and improve service delivery in the face of economic and political uncertainty.

We invite you to join us at this thought-provoking discussing as we look to address:

• The financial viability of housing providers and what needs to change.
• The shift toward more localised housing management—is decentralisation the answer?
• Balancing investment in communities with financial constraints.
• The importance of culture and alignment
• Reputational risks & transparency
• Recent merger activity in the sector and potential lessons to be learned