Meet our newest board members
Our board monitors how we deliver services to residents, defines our strategic direction and sets plans to achieve our key objectives.
Since July last year, we've had three new members join us: Adam Clark, Sam Simon and Tracey Tibos. Discover who they are and how their skills benefit us.
Adam Clark was appointed as a ccha board member in July 2025.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
My professional background is in the financial technology sector, working for large and midsize software companies with a global reach. More recently I’ve had the pleasure of working as a consultant and board advisor with smaller organisations in a range of business sectors. Outside of work, I’m a keen snowboarder and golfer, and am over halfway to getting my blue 500 ParkRun t-shirt.
What prompted you to apply to be a board member?
I have been a trustee board member with Age UK in Kent since 2019 and have seen the positive impact organisations can have on people's lives and on the communities in which they live. I was keen to join the team at ccha and contribute to the great work they’re doing to support local people, whilst broadening my perspective and understanding of the social housing industry.
How do your skills support the board?
The majority of my roles have been commercial and had a customer focus. I believe these client interactions have provided a good insight into what’s required to establish long-term business partnerships whilst being considerate of the sensitives that impact both sides of a deal.
What are you excited to get involved in?
My board appointment with ccha was in July 2025 but I have been fortunate enough to attend training and induction sessions since the spring. This introduction time provides a chance to meet the leadership team and other board members and to understand more about the organisation and how it functions. Moving forward, I hope to have the chance to join one of the sub-committees.
What’s the most rewarding part of being on the board?
It’s been great to meet the ccha team and other board members and to be involved with such a welcoming, positive and professional organisation. It’s also been very insightful to have the opportunity to get out into the community to meet some of the residents that ccha support and view some of the properties that ccha provides.
Sam Simon was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2025.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I'm a Londoner born and raised, and I love this city. I have a computer science background and have spent 20 years of my career making technology innovation a reality in various sectors including music streaming, logistics and health tech. In the last 24 months I have transitioned into coaching and running a business that offers leadership development that’s human centric. When I'm not working, I teach a fun spin class to my favourite tunes, hanging out with my nephew or friends.
What prompted you to apply to be a board member?
Having been raised in social housing by a mother who’s always had pride in where she lives, I’ve wanted to bring my perspective and support to the table. I believe when people have safe and suitable homes, they’re better equipped to build healthy, happy lives. It's vital.
How do your skills support the board ?
My technology product leadership experience brings a customer first perspective as well as the ability to challenge how we make the transformational steps needed to improve that experience in practice.
What are you excited to get involved in?
I'm excited to be part of the transition to bringing customer service in-house at ccha, and to see how this will empower residents to get the maintenance and support they need.
Also, learning what the changing needs of the community are and bringing my voice to that where there’s an opportunity.
What’s the most rewarding part of being on the board?
So far, having joined in July, my onboarding has enabled me to learn more about social housing and ccha. The leadership team has been brilliant at bringing the culture and needs from the board to life. It’s rewarding to see that the decisions I make alongside my fellow board colleagues, informed by my lived experience, can have a real and positive impact on residents’ experience of their homes.
We welcomed Tracey Tibos as an independant member of ccha’s Audit and Risk Committee in July 2025.
Why did you apply to sit on the Audit and Risk Committee?
I had a long career in financial services, including 20 years with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), focusing on governance, risk management, financial control and assessing firms' compliance with the FCA standards. I felt my skills could be of benefit to the Audit and Risk Committee.
Can you tell us a bit more about yourself?
Having retired from a full-time career, I’m vice chair of a local charity providing support for elderly residents in Sutton and surrounding areas. I’m also a treasurer for a local organisation focusing on the reduction of crime in Surrey. I’m a keen bridge player and a member of a number of local clubs. My family say I play too much bridge! I also enjoy traveling.
What are you excited to get involved in?
I’m looking forward to working with ccha and using my skills and experience to contribute to strong governance and risk management.