MARK PEARSON - VICE CHAIR
Mark is the Managing Director of 54North Homes (54N), part of the Karbon Group. Mark previously led Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association, as CEO, from 2018 until its merger with York Housing Association in 2022 and he now leads 54N as Managing Director of the Yorkshire based subsidiary of Karbon Homes. He is responsible for strategic direction and providing effective leadership to ensure that the organisation is well governed and achieves excellent outcomes.
Mark has worked in social housing for over 25 years and is a fully qualified housing professional and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing. He is passionate about achieving high levels of both customer and staff engagement and satisfaction and strives for continuous improvement.
Mark is married with two young daughters, one of whom is autistic. Owing to this, he has a genuine interest in neurodiversity and is committed to creating inclusive cultures in the workplace. He is also a lifelong Liverpool FC fan and music lover that likes to attend as many gigs as family life allows.