March 18, 2026
Solihull Community Housing (SCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Sugden (pictured) as Interim Chief Executive.
Lee brings over 30 years of social housing experience to SCH, including six successful years as CEO of Salix Homes in Salford, where he played a key leadership role in the sector’s response to the Grenfell tragedy. A qualified accountant and housing professional, Lee previously spent 13 years as Finance Director at Wakefield & District Housing in Yorkshire (now Vico Homes).
Over the past five years, Lee has worked in a range of interim and advisory roles across the social housing sector, sharing his expertise and passion with a diverse mix of organisations. His experience spans both general needs and specialist supported housing providers, in Housing Association and ALMO settings.
SCH looks forward to working with Lee as he leads the organisation through this transitional period. We warmly welcome him into the role and extend our full support as we continue delivering for our customers, partners, and communities.