Livv Housing Group unveils new chief executive, promoting from within to replace outgoing CEO Léann Hearne who is leaving the £74m-turnover Liverpool city region homes provider. Tony McDonough reports

Livv Housing Group has unveiled Sharon Marsh as its new chief executive.

Knowsley-based Livv, which turns over £74m a year and has a portfolio of 13,000 affordable homes across the North West, has opted for an internal appointment to replace outgoing CEO Léann Hearne.

Sharon has been with Livv since 2012, holding several leadership positions with the group. Most recently, she held the role as executive director of customer insight, where she led improvement initiatives focused on performance and customer service.

Her appointment follows a “rigorous and competitive” recruitment process, with Livv’s board unanimously selecting her for her “strategic clarity, regulatory expertise, and proven leadership”.

Philip Raw, chair of Livv, said: “Sharon’s leadership was instrumental in our most recent regulatory upgrade. Her grasp of both the operational and strategic challenges facing housing providers is exceptional.

“This appointment reflects our continued commitment to regulatory excellence, customer-focused service, and long-term resilience in a rapidly evolving housing landscape.”

Sharon will work closely with Léann Hearne to ensure a “smooth and seamless transition” over the coming months.

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In November last year Livv said it had more than 600 new homes under construction across Liverpool city region as part of its three-year pipeline worth more than £100m. Sharon added: “I’m honoured to step into the CEO role at such a pivotal time.

“The housing sector is under increasing scrutiny, and at Livv, we’re committed to meeting those expectations with transparency, accountability, and a relentless focus on our core mission: providing safe, secure, and quality homes.

“Under Léann’s leadership, we’ve made significant strides, and I’m excited to build on that strong foundation to continue delivering excellent services to our customers and meeting the evolving expectations of our regulators.”