Nicky Blakeman
About Nicky Blakeman
Nicky Blakeman serves as the Head of Policy and Governance at Legal & General Affordable Homes, bringing extensive experience in the housing, construction, and engineering sectors. With a strong background in governance and culture change, Blakeman has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Your Housing Group and Hill & Smith Holdings PLC.
Current Role at Legal & General
Nicky Blakeman serves as the Head of Policy and Governance for Legal & General Affordable Homes. In this role, she focuses on policy development and governance strategies to support the organization’s objectives in the affordable housing sector. She has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the company's mission to provide quality affordable housing solutions.
Previous Experience in Housing and Governance
Nicky Blakeman has extensive experience in the housing and governance sectors. Prior to her current role, she worked at Your Housing Group, where she held positions as Head of Governance and Group Company Secretary between 2014 and 2017. Her career also includes a role as Assistant Company Secretary at Hill & Smith Holdings PLC and a decade-long tenure at Adactus Housing Group Ltd in various corporate services roles.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Nicky Blakeman holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Leicester, completed between 1999 and 2002. She has furthered her education through various governance programs, including an Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance and the CSQS from ICSA: The Governance Institute. Additionally, she studied Leadership Process at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School in 2016.
Expertise in Culture Change
Nicky Blakeman possesses expertise in implementing culture change within organizations. This skill is particularly relevant in her current role, where fostering a positive organizational culture is essential for achieving effective governance and operational success in the affordable housing sector.
Professional Affiliations
Nicky Blakeman is an associate member of ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute, reflecting her commitment to professional standards in governance. This affiliation supports her ongoing development and engagement with best practices in corporate governance.