Our Executive Team
Our Senior Team brings together a wealth of experience across housing, finance, operations and community services. Working closely together, they provide leadership and direction across Arawak Walton, helping us deliver high-quality services and achieve our vision for our residents and communities.
Each member of our Senior Team plays an important role in shaping how we work today and how we continue to develop for the future. Get to know the people who lead our organisation and find out more about their experience, expertise and responsibilities.
Ulfat Hussain
Chief Executive
Ulfat joined the association in October 2024 as our new Chief Executive. Ulfat brings over 24 years of housing and senior management experience and will be joining Arawak Walton from Manningham Housing Association in Bradford where he is currently Deputy Chief Executive.
Ulfat has previously held roles at a variety of housing associations across the North West including Great Places Housing Group and Home Group and he has also held a number of non-executive board member roles. Ulfat currently sits on the Board at 54north homes who are based in Yorkshire.
Amanda Harris
Finance Director
Amanda joined the Association in May 2019. She is a CIMA qualified accountant and also has a BA (Hons) degree in European Finance and Accounting.
She has worked in housing for over 30 years and has undertaken many roles within Finance - such as Head of Finance, Financial Accountant and Management Accountant. She’s been involved in many partnership projects and joint ventures and enjoys working for a sector that puts tenants and communities at the heart of housing.
Amanda oversees all aspects of finance and IT, including treasury, long term financial planning, insurance and Value for Money.
Michael Redford
Operations Director
Mike (Michael) joined the association in January 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in social care and housing.
His career has been deeply rooted in operational roles, having held positions such as Operations Manager, Head of Operations, and Head of Neighbourhoods within the housing sector. Prior to joining us, he worked in senior positions at One Manchester, Your Housing Group, Irwell Valley, and Westmoreland Supported Housing Ltd producing, developing and commissioning services, delivering cross-functional projects and leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
As our new Operations Director, Mike will work to develop, lead and continuously improve the association’s housing, customer services and asset management functions.