Housing delivery, social housing, the market and the policy decisions shaping homes in Wales. Our Housing editorial board launches soon. Until then, here’s the latest.
Social housing, housebuilding, regeneration and the organisations delivering homes and communities across Wales, with insight from our editorial board, features, research and podcasts.
From housing associations and local authorities to developers, contractors and the supply chain, our Housing Editorial Board brings together leaders from across the Welsh housing sector. They set the themes we explore: housing supply and affordability, decarbonising homes, building safety, regeneration, skills and the investment Wales needs to meet demand.
Board members contribute columns and features, join us on the podcast and help shape our coverage. The board is independent; its job is to make sure Business News Wales covers what matters to the organisations building and managing homes in Wales.
Cerys Williams is the Regional Business Development Manager for Wales within E.ON’s Green Funding Solutions team. She leads strategic partnerships across the social housing sector, collaborating directly with housing associations and local authorities to deliver retrofit and energy-efficiency initiatives of all sizes.
Cerys brings a multifaceted perspective to retrofit projects; balancing technical, financial, and human elements to create warm, healthy, sustainable homes.
Her work focuses on designing bespoke decarbonisation programmes — ranging from fabric measures such as wall insulation to low carbon technologies including modern heat pump installations. These improvements help to reduce residents' energy bills, improve Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings, and upgrade housing stock across Wales in line with WHQS.
Prior to joining E.ON, Cerys built extensive experience across the housing and energy sectors including leading innovation initiatives at retrofit specialists Sero. Her work earned her a Woman in Fintech Award as well as a shortlisting at the Women in Housing Awards. She collaborated with industry bodies, such as National Grid, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), banks and building societies including Monmouthshire Building Society and Virgin Money, as well as property data specialist Rightmove to drive cross-sector engagement and accelerate net-zero targets.
As well as tackling the climate emergency, a personal key driver for her is the eradication of fuel poverty and to support better living standards within new and existing homes across Wales.
Luke has worked in the housing sector for over 20 years and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Following several years working for local authorities in Wales, Luke moved to England to work for Places for People Group, one of the largest social housing landlords in the UK, managing a portfolio of 70,000 homes. Luke was responsible for large, multi-functional teams and led regeneration projects and housing operations across the South West and North West of England.
In 2014, Luke returned to Wales to live and work and took up the role of Director of Housing Services with Rhondda Housing Association. In 2018, Luke became Chief Executive of RHA Wales, where he led the organisation through its merger with Coastal Housing Association, forming Beacon Cymru Group in 2025.
Luke moved into the role of Group Chief Executive of Beacon Cymru in July 2026. He is also currently a trustee with Cardiff City Football Club Community Foundation and serves as Chair of Business in the Community Cymru.
Bethan is a Partner and licensed insolvency practitioner at Menzies LLP, a national business advisory and accountancy firm. She has extensive experience in corporate advisory, restructuring and insolvency, with particular experience supporting organisations operating within and alongside the property & construction sector and advising where financial and operational pressures arise.
Her work gives her a practical perspective on financial resilience, risk and the factors that can affect the successful delivery of long-term investment. She works with organisations and their stakeholders to identify emerging risks, improve outcomes, and explore restructuring and recovery options when challenges surface.
Bethan is particularly interested in how effective collaboration, investment and innovation can improve productivity and deliver sustainable growth, and how financial and commercial risk can be managed when delivering essential infrastructure.
She currently chairs the South West & Wales regional committee for the Association of Business Recovery Professionals and is an active member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants having previously chaired the ACCA Wales committee.
Jonathan Cosson is CEO of Warm Wales, leading the organisation’s work to tackle fuel poverty, improve energy efficiency, and create warmer, healthier, and more affordable homes across Wales.
Jonathan works with communities, housing providers, government, and energy partners to develop practical solutions, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and delivering meaningful benefits for households and communities.
Rhea Stevens
Head of Policy and External Affairs, Community Housing Cymru
Rhea is head of policy and external affairs at Community Housing Cymru, leading on policy issues such as affordability and rent, as well as external communications and public affairs. Rhea was a member of the Welsh Government's Affordable Homes Taskforce, which set out a road map to increasing the supply of social housing in Wales.
Mark Harris
Planning & Policy Advisor Wales, Home Builders Federation
Mark Harris is Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales at the Home Builders Federation. Mark joined in 2014 having spent most of his career working in Wales as a planner in both the public, private sector and a housebuilder. Mark’s role includes representing HBF members across Wales, working closely with Welsh Government to help influence housing policies and regularly sits on a range of Welsh Government working groups. Also responsible for reviewing local development plans and preparing written representations, appearance at Examination Hearings and on-going engagement with Local Planning Authorities on evidence base supporting their plans.
Mark sits on the RTPI Policy and Research forum in Wales and is a Board member of United Welsh Housing Association.
Sara Faye
Head of Policy & Communications, Crisis Cymru
Sara Faye is Head of Policy and Communications for Crisis in Wales, leading the charity's policy, public affairs and communications work to help end homelessness in Wales. She has extensive experience in Welsh housing and homelessness policy, including five years working as a Special Adviser in the Welsh Government, where her portfolios included housing, homelessness, local government, planning and climate change. Sara has also worked in local government and community services, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable people and communities.
Rob Davies is Head of Employer Delivery and Engagement for Wales at CITB. With nearly 30 years' experience in skills, training and apprenticeships, he works closely with industry, Welsh Government and key stakeholders to support workforce development and create opportunities across the construction sector.
