Naz is a retired housing professional with over 30 years’ experience gained in local authority and social housing as well as 6 years’ NED experience in the sector. Before retiring he served as Director of Housing with Kirklees Council leading the council’s strategic housing function. Prior to this he spent 8 years with the HCA (now Homes England) holding roles including Executive Director, Head of Area, North & West Yorkshire and Head of Investment where he delivered housing growth, regeneration, and strategic transformation. Within his board portfolio, he most recently served as NED at the Northern Housing Consortium to Dec 2024 and at Leeds Community Homes helping secure registration with the RSH, and finance for development.