Barry Wears joins Thrive Homes as Interim Executive Director of Finance

Thrive Homes is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Wears as Interim Executive Director of Finance. Barry brings over 20 years of senior financial leadership experience across the housing and infrastructure sectors. His experience includes a recent appointment as Interim Director of Finance at Phoenix Community Housing, a resident-led community gateway housing association. His tenure at Phoenix, alongside previous executive roles at Trafford Housing Trust, One Manchester, Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure, and Carillion, equips him with deep sector knowledge and strategic insight.

His experience in community gateway models and his leadership in financially complex environments will be invaluable as we continue our merger discussions with Watford Community Housing. Barry’s values-led approach and commitment to financial stewardship align strongly with our organisational priorities.

Barry’s appointment follows the departure of Stephen King who has left the organisation to pursue other interests. We thank Stephen for his contribution to Thrive Homes and wish him every success in his future endeavours.

We welcome Barry to the team and look forward to his leadership during this important phase of organisational development.