Our Executive Board

Selina has led Magna Housing since 2018, championing innovative solutions for affordable housing across the South West. As Chief Executive, she has spearheaded initiatives that place community wellbeing, sustainability, inclusivity and organisational growth at the heart of Magna’s mission.

Passion and purpose:

Advocacy for affordable housing: Selina’s unwavering commitment to affordable housing has made her a respected voice in the sector. She works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to tackle housing challenges across the South West. In September 2026, Selina joined the Board of the National Housing Federation (NHF), having previously served as Chair of its South West Leadership Forum for three years. She also serves on the Board of housing association Brighter Places, where she chairs the Audit and Risk Committee.

Collaboration for impact: Selina is also the Co‑Chair of Homes for the South West, a partnership of the region’s 12 largest housing associations. The group is committed to addressing the growing shortage of affordable housing in the South West by advocating for increased development, supported by greater regional investment.

Paul joined Magna in 2017 to restart our ambitions to provide new affordable homes to rent and buy. In addition to Paul’s role at Magna he is supported by the organisation in his Dorset LEP Board position and as Chair of the Constructing Excellence South West Construction Clients Group. Having worked on the front line of housing management, for house builders and construction companies focused on both new build and repairs and maintenance into the housing sector. These insights have enabled Magna to realise the business case to expanding our routes into delivering homes by using both the best in traditional construction alongside our new capability that sees us now manufacturing consistently high quality homes to ever higher environmental standards.

Ami joined Magna in 2021 and is responsible for the functions who are building the organisational capabilities that will enable us to deliver our strategy and mission. Ami has previously worked for the National Trust, Sky and Rolls-Royce in a range of people transformation roles, shaping cultures and creating great places to work. Ami is also the Chair of Andrews Charitable Trust, tackling the cycle of deprivation and multiple disadvantage, through a property lens, exploring approaches which address the links between housing and poverty.

Joanne joined Magna in January 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from within and outside of the housing sector. Joanne leads on all customer facing activities and holds responsibility for the strategic priorities relating to customer experience. Joanne is passionate about creating great places to live, providing excellent services, and using technology to create a holistic approach to housing.