Ben Denton

Chief Executive of Affordable Homes

Ben joined as MD of Legal & General Affordable Homes in in August 2018 from Sovereign Housing Association, the 6th largest housing association in the UK. As Executive Director of Property and Development, he delivered a development programme of 1,300 homes a year, managing an annual budget of c. £250 million. Ben has over 30 years of experience across residential housing, regeneration and real estate. Prior to Sovereign, Ben held the position of Group Director  of Strategy and Business Development at house builder Keepmoat, Executive Director of Growth, Planning and Housing at Westminster City Council, was Director of Investment at First Base and was a Director and Executive Consultant for ABROS financial advisory and KPMG. Additionally, Ben was previously Chair at Westminster Community Homes, Deputy Chair of Thames Valley Housing Association.