Meet our Executive Leadership Team. They support the Board and are responsible for ensuring we deliver our purpose, vision and values.
Debi Marriott-Lavery
Chief Executive
Debi joined Magenta Living in November 2022.
Debi is the former Group Executive Director of Affordable Housing at Places for People, a role she held from July 2019. Responsible for over 100,000 customers and 2,000 colleagues.
Debi has held a number of senior housing management roles. Originally joining the Places for People group in 2015 and soon becoming Chief Executive of Living Plus - the group’s specialist supported housing provider; delivering all round accommodation, care and support to help customers with complex needs live independent fulfilling lives. Debi spearheaded the need for supported services alongside good housing in a ‘more than just a roof’ approach. Debi is extremely people focussed, placing customers and communities at the heart of her approach.
Debi now has over 20 years’ experience working at a senior level in the Health, Social Care and Housing markets, strategically leading teams and businesses to provide innovative high-quality services in diverse and challenging markets for both public, independent and not for profit sectors. Debi’s former roles include that of Managing Director Community Services, Care UK and Chief Operating Officer at Anchor Trust. Prior to housing, Debi spent a decade in health and social care as a qualified healthcare professional.
Winner of the 2021 Inspiring Professional of the Year Award, Debi, is also a keen amateur artist in her spare time.
Andy Lomas
Chief Operating Officer
Andy joined Magenta Living in April 2023.
Andy has nearly 30 years experience in the housing sector, with over 10 years at Director and Managing Director level. Andy has a track record of successfully designing, developing and transforming housing, care and support services and he is passionate about leading people, teams and partnerships to deliver great outcomes for customers and communities. Andy is responsible for ensuring we comply with the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards.
Andy is also the Health and Safety Lead for Magenta Living.
Ann-Marie Spencer
Chief Information Officer
Ann-Marie joined Magenta Living in March 2024.
Ann-Marie firmly believes that everyone should have a home and community they can be proud of and is committed to using her skills and experience to help make that happen. Ann-Marie has held senior posts across both the private and public sector, specialising in digital transformation. Ann-Marie is passionate about people-centric transformation and embraces technology and innovation as an enabler to make positive differences to customers and communities.
Emma Adams
Chief People Officer
Emma joined Magenta Living in January 2024.
Emma has experience in both the private and housing sectors. Emma has a track record of driving innovative people strategies, creating a strong company culture and transforming the experience of colleagues to ultimately improve the customer experience from a people perspective. Emma is a member of the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD).