Tony’s career focused on working within the social housing and regeneration settings within London for nearly 30 years.

He became interested in working closely with the voluntary sector whilst managing residents social management organisations and realised the impact volunteers and resident board members had, not only when making financial decisions, but how they could apply their knowledge and understanding to creating better communities.

“What fascinated me was local knowledge allowed faster, better outcomes for communities. Once I realised this, I was driven towards working with and championing the voluntary sector”.             

Tony has been the CEO at Merton Connected since March 2023. As well being a VCE they manage Merton Healthwatch and adult social prescribing in the borough.