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Meet the Executive Management Team
The people who manage the day-to-day running of Salix Homes
Liam Turner, Chief Executive Officer
I’ve worked at Salix Homes since 2013, taking on the role of Chief Executive in April 2025.
I’ve worked in social housing for almost two decades, starting as a neighbourhood officer before working my way through the ranks and gaining experience in a number of areas including customer service, repairs, asset management and sustainability.
I’m truly honoured to be appointed as the new Chief Executive. Sue has set an incredibly high standard during her time, and I’m committed to continuing the legacy she has built, ensuring we deliver the highest quality homes and services to our customers and communities. I look forward to leading Salix Homes on the next stage of our journey, working with colleagues, customers and our Board to help create a brighter future for Salford.
Sue Sutton, Interim Executive Project Support Lead
I’ve worked in the housing sector for over 25 years across the North West, with a background in community development, neighbourhood management, customer service and building safety.
I’ve worked at Salix Homes since 2008 working in various roles across the organisation including as CEO from 2021 until April 2025.
Eric Tamanis, Executive Director of Finance and Growth
I joined Salix Homes in November 2022 as Executive Director of Resources, overseeing the organisation’s back-office support services, which includes finance, performance, governance, health and safety, HR, marketing and ICT. In May 2025 I became Executive Director of Finance and Growth.
I’ve worked in the social housing sector since the early 1990s, qualifying as an accountant, before holding directorate responsibilities for finance, property services and business development.
My approach is to focus on directing resources to the benefit of customers, adopting a commercial approach driven by value for money and social principles, while maximising the potential of our colleagues. My focus has always been on people, any organisation’s most important asset, and customers – remembering always why we do what we do.
Sarah Henderson, Executive Director of Business Services and Improvement
I first joined Salix Homes in 2007 as HR Manager and progressed to become part of the Senior Leadership Team in 2011.
I’ve chosen to spend the majority of my career here because I truly believe this is an organisation that lives its values and works tirelessly to make a positive difference for colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting the organisation’s evolution and growth, leading a wide range of teams within business services. In May 2025, I was appointed to the Executive Management Team. I’m incredibly proud to continue my journey with Salix Homes and remain committed to helping the organisation achieve its ambitions for innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Across Salix Homes, all colleagues have a role to play in ensuring that we continue to provide good quality, safe and affordable homes and housing management services to customers.
In his role as Chief Executive Officer, Liam Turner is responsible for Salix Homes’ compliance with the Consumer Standards and for ensuring Salix Homes’ compliance with health and safety requirements. Liam is supported in this role by other colleagues (e.g. the Director of Property, the Health & Safety Manager and the Strategic Building Safety & Compliance Manager.)
Meet the Board
The people who set the direction and policies for our organisation, and ensure we meet our objectives
Meet the Board