Who we are
We look after nearly 5,000 homes and, alongside our housebuilding company Gilbert & Goode, we build new ones.
Together, we are committed to making a meaningful contribution to Cornwall’s housing shortage and making sure more people have access to the homes and support they need to thrive.
All our customers need a safe, comfortable home they can afford. Some find a way onto the property ladder in their hometown. And others need a little more; financial advice, mental health support or supported accommodation.
Whatever helps our tenants and customers feel secure and settled, we work incredibly hard every day to make it happen.
We always make an effort to understand our tenants and customers so we can genuinely meet their needs. We earn trust by listening carefully and being open about our actions. We value our tenants as partners, and their voice is central to every decision we make.
Over the next three years, we’ll continue our commitment to delivering a customer experience that reflects what matters most to the people living in our homes.
Our mission:
To provide quality homes and services, placing our tenants and customers at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes.
Our Executive Group
Our Executive Team leads Ocean Housing and Gilbert & Goode with a shared commitment to our customers, our colleagues and our communities. They work closely with our Board to set our direction, make sure we’re well‐governed, and make sure we deliver the homes and services people rely on. Working as one team, they bring the experience and accountability that keeps Ocean moving forward with purpose.
Jitinder Takhar
Chief Executive
Kevin Pearce
Executive Director of Resources & Investment
Sue Warwick
Managing Director of Gilbert & Goode
Surjit Balu
Executive Director of Property Services
Asantewaa Brenya
Executive Director of Governance, Risk & Performance
Frances Turner
Executive Director of Housing & Communities
Meet our Board members
Our Boards ensure strong governance so we can deliver safe
homes and quality services for our tenants and customers.
Ocean Housing Board
Andie Smith
Chair
Alan Brunt
Designate Chair
Sue Brownlow
People & Governance Committee Chair
Karen Littler
Customer Service Committee Chair
Jitinder Takhar
Chief Executive
Mike Owen
Senior Independent Director
John Brace
Tony Blows
Gilbert & Goode Board
Claire Davis
Nigel Turner
Our committees provide deeper oversight in these key areas:
Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee
People and Governance Committee
Customer Services Committee
Our Tenant Panel
Our Together With Ocean panel is a group of Ocean Housing tenants who work with us to help make our services better. They tell us what it’s really like to be a tenant and give us honest, practical feedback so we can make better decisions.
News
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For our current Tenant Board Member Karen Littler, joining the Board was driven by a desire to make sure tenants’ views were represented at the highest level. “I decided to become a tenant board member because I thought it was a really good…
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Is this Tenant Board Member Development Programme for you? No previous board, governance or committee experience is needed. Over a 12-month period attend training and observe Board and committee meetings Gain valuable skills in leadership, communication, decision-making and strategic thinking Prepare for future opportunities to…
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Ocean Housing has appointed Asantewaa Brenya as its new Executive Director of Governance, Risk and Performance, a newly created role that will lead a more robust and proactive approach to governance and regulation across the organisation. Asantewaa will join Ocean Housing on 18 May 2026…
