Who We Are
The HATC team offers a wide spectrum of experience and specialist knowledge. The following pen-portraits provide a summary.
If you would like to discuss how we can help, call Andrew Drury on 01943 604259 or email enquiries@hatc.co.uk
Andrew Drury - Managing Director |
Andrew is a qualified project manager and is a highly regarded and experienced senior housing association practitioner, who has worked very successfully in the sector for over twenty-five years. He worked in housing association development, maintenance and housing management at a senior level before establishing his own consultancy, HATC Ltd, in 1994. Andrew has authored several national publications, has been an active Board member of four housing associations. He was a Housing Corporation GOLD Expert Panel Member for the GOLD Award 2008, and is currently a member of the HCA’s Design & Sustainability Advisory Panel.. Andrew continues to provide Executive Director-level interim management services, new business and project management services, competency development and training and leads on many research and policy projects. |
Lesley Johnson - Associate |
Lesley has worked for over 15 years on housing association regeneration, development and resident involvement initiatives and is a CABE Enabler and accredited Building for Life Assessor. Lesley has project managed large neighbourhood renewal and estate transfer projects across London and provided interim management services for the Development Director position in a London HA. Lesley and her partner have their own consultancy – Johnson Pancucci – specialising in communications. |
Jeff Hanna - Associate |
Jeff has over 20 years of experience in local government housing in all the non-landlord functions of housing needs, development enabling and housing strategy. Before joining HATC he was Housing Strategy & Regeneration Manager at Reading Borough Council, responsible for developing and implementing the LHS and the housing elements of the LAA, the founding and chairing of the sub-regional housing strategy group, as well as leading the Council negotiations on S106 planning policies and Agreements &led the delivery of the Councils new homes programme. Jeff can also offer support in delivering projects, whether regeneration or new schemes. |
Amanda Somers-Drury |
Amanda is the Company Secretary, covering a number of roles; office manager, accounts and administrative support. |
Other Consultants |
HATC also has links to a range of other consultants specialising in the affordable housing sector. Further details can be provided upon request. |