At Inspired Villages, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a purpose-led organisation, our key focus is to deliver our purpose of creating communities where people live the best years of their lives, and our diverse and talented team is at the forefront of driving that. Our Senior Leadership Team guide the way, using their vast experience and knowledge to shape our strategic direction and deliver our core objectives.
Executive Chairman
Phil Bayliss
Phil is our executive chairman and a seasoned leader within the sector. He was previously Chief Executive of Later Living at Legal & General Capital where he led L&G’s investment in Inspired in 2017. With a keen interest in sustainability and leaving the planet in a better place than he found it, Phil leads our Executive Committee as Chairman of the Board.
Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Bunce
Jamie Bunce is the CEO of Inspired Villages, a leading developer of purpose-built, later living communities in the UK. With a passion for improving the lives of older people and challenging the perceptions of what later living means, Jamie has a proven track record of delivering high-quality, sustainable and vibrant communities. Under his leadership, Inspired Villages has grown to become a recognised leader in this space, offering innovative solutions for active, healthy and connected living for older people.
Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Halliwell
Stephen joined Inspired Villages in 2022, having been CFO at Legal & General Capital (LGC) for five years. Stephen has played an active part in Inspired Villages’ growth story since its inception, holding directorships in its property companies and, latterly, its operating company. During this time, Stephen helped to transform the size of LGC’s direct investment portfolio from around £1bn to £3.5bn.
Chief Development and Property Officer
Neal Dale
Neal has over 30 years experience in property development and is respected within the industry for his expertise in site identification, acquisitions, and onward project development. Neal helped create English Care Village and Inspired Villages, and his extensive experience is key to the company’s growth plans. He oversees the teams responsible for the identification, delivery and onward management of the pipeline of future communities.
Executive Operations Director
Angie Harding
As Executive Operations Director, Angie leads our operational function with a focus on strategy, efficiency, sustainable growth and supporting service excellence across our village portfolio. Angie brings a wealth of experience in the later living sector, in particular from the ExtraCare Charitable Trust where she performed a number of senior executive team roles throughout her 16-year tenure there. Angie oversaw the Trust’s growth ambitions, scaling it from 5 to 21 large-scale retirement villages. She is also a Non-Executive Director for a large acute and community NHS Trust.
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