Late last year we announced that  Steve Feast, the current Chief Executive, will be leaving NPH. At the end of March 2026, he will say farewell to NPH colleagues to take on a new Chief Executive role.

Steve has overseen some great improvements since joining us three years ago, in that time we have seen overall performance improve, including compliance with essential safety checks reaching 100% in most areas. Plus, tenant satisfaction around key services, such as repairs, has improved significantly. Under his leadership we have also significantly developed how we listen to tenant feedback to improve our services; this ensures the tenant’s voice is heard and influences Board decision making.

As NPH services and staff will transition to direct control of West Northamptonshire Council by April 2027 the Board have considered who should lead NPH when Steve departs. Rather than appoint an interim Chief Executive, and because of the excellent improvement in services being provided under the current leadership team, the Board has asked the remaining three Directors to jointly lead NPH when Steve leaves.

NPH Leadership Team from left to right: Julian Beaney, Steve Feast, Nicky McKenzie and Winston Williams

Winston Williams will lead on providing our residents with great services and will be supported by Nicky McKenzie. Julian Beaney will be leading on the transition process to bring housing services back under Council control and maintaining the focus on driving business improvements.  

Aileen Evans. Chair of the Board

Speaking on behalf of the Board, Aileen Evans, Chair of NPH said:

“It’s a vote of confidence from the Board that we are entrusting the Directors with continuing to lead NPH and deliver the improvements they have been making until services transition back into the Council. We are confident that by continuing to work collaboratively with you our residents, services will continue to improve under their leadership.”