Ruth has been CEO of Midland Heart since 2012 and was previously Finance Director. Ruth is passionate about Midland Heart’s work to deliver homes and services across the Midlands that enable people to live independently. Midland Heart owns and manages 33,000 homes and is dedicated to providing decent, affordable homes combined with excellent services to over 70,000 customers including support services for homeless people and older people, anchored within our accommodation.
Ruth is a member of the West Midlands Combined Authority Mental Health Commission steering group which was formed to transform attitudes and services around mental health in the West Midlands. A qualified accountant and corporate treasurer, she is also a Board member at Marketing Birmingham, Chair of Herefordshire Housing and is the Vice Chair of the Social Housing Pension Scheme Committee.
