Executive team

Julie Doyle – Chief Executive

Julie has more than 30 years’ experience in the housing sector. As Chief Executive of Longhurst Group, she ensured a strong platform for long-term future success by reshaping the organisation, delivering significant value for money savings and supporting sustained growth.

Since becoming Chief Executive of Amplius, Julie has led the organisation through its first year and beyond, establishing its operating model, strategic priorities and culture. She remains focused on strengthening delivery, building effective partnerships and ensuring Amplius continues to realise its ambition of being a leading developer that improves people’s lives through quality housing, and care and support services.

See Julie’s declarations of interest here.

Rob Griffiths – Deputy Chief Executive

Rob joined Longhurst Group in 1994 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2006. He became Deputy Chief Executive in 2015 and assumed the role of Deputy Chief Executive at Amplius in December 2024.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, Rob is the Chair of the National Housing Federation’s Finance Policy Advisory Group. He previously served as a member and Chair of the Housing SORP Working Party and was a member of the Financial Reporting Council’s UK GAAP Technical Advisory Group until December 2025.

See Rob’s declarations of interest here.

Guv Dhaliwal – Chief Information Officer

Guv joined the housing sector in September 2023 when he became Chief Information Officer at Longhurst Group. Now CIO at Amplius, he is responsible for technology, data and business transformation, helping Amplius make better use of digital, data and innovation to improve services and support the organisation’s ambitions.

Before joining the sector, Guv held senior technology and transformation roles across retail, healthcare and consumer goods, leading businesses through significant change. He’s also a Non-Executive Director at Futures Housing Group and firmly believes that safe, quality and affordable housing plays a pivotal role in helping people , families and future generations achieve their potential.

See Guv’s declarations of interest here.

Phil Hardy – Chief Operations Officer

Phil has worked in housing for over 30 years and passionately believes that high quality affordable housing is a fundamental cornerstone for current and future generations achieving their aspirations. He was Executive Director of Operations at Grand Union from August 2017 and has been Chief Operations Officer since Amplius was formed in December 2024.

As Chief Operations Officer he’s responsible for all customer-facing services, such as customer experience, housing management, community investment and independent living services as well as leading our property, forward investment and compliance teams. He also provides leadership, oversight and challenge to Amplius’ consumer standards, ensuring services are designed and shaped around customer’s needs.

A Board member at Solihull Community Housing, chairing their Performance & Safety Committee, Phil is also a former Chair of Connection Support, a charity providing specialist support to people with complex life challenges. Before joining Grand Union, he held senior positions at Sovereign Housing Association and Oxford Citizens Housing Association after starting his housing career at Ashfield District Council.

See Phil’s declarations of interest here.

Marcus Keys – Chief Development & Commercial Officer

Marcus joined Longhurst Group in May 2020 and is responsible for all new build development sales activity across Amplius, alongside the management of all leasehold homes, sustainability, including delivering the decarbonisation programme and asset optimisation and sales. Marcus’ focus will be on sustainable growth, stock efficiencies including rationalisation and inorganic growth through acquisition and large-scale joint venture and partnership working.

He brings a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector, having previously worked for organisations such as the Balfour Beatty Group, Lovell, The Housing Forum and Places for People. Marcus is also a Board member of Hexagon Housing and chairs their Investment Committee.

See Marcus’ declarations of interest here.

Lynn Stubbs – Chief People & Governance Officer

Lynn has worked in the housing sector for over 30 years in a variety of leadership roles, with over a decade of experience at an Executive leadership level. She has a wealth of experience leading a broad range of operational customer facing and corporate services.

Lynn is responsible for People and Organisational Development, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Communications and Marketing.

A huge part of Lynn’s career has been focused on cultural transformation and organisational growth and development. She has a proven track record in improving organisational performance, embedding inclusive cultures where people can thrive and perform at their best. Lynn is passionate about delivering a great colleague experience and driving exceptional levels of customer service.

See Lynn’s declarations of interest here.