As Chair of Rother District Housing Company, I have worked with Neil Tickle in his initial capacity as an executive-level advisor to the COO and in his role as Interim COO of the Company.

He has performed all of his tasks during this time at an exceptional level. The position requires him to command the respect of experts in the construction business, the legal world, the company’s business partners, members of the Board of Directors, and Council Officers and leaders. He has successfully accomplished this, while harnessing his considerable experience, and equally impressive energy, to provide pro-active leadership to our activities. He has maintained a grasp of the everyday functioning of the company alongside a sense of priorities and vision; whatever difficulties and obstacles the company has faced, he has maintained a steady sense of goals and objectives. He is skilled at analysing data and exploring options, and, while always thoughtful, can act at pace when the occasion warrants. He is always mindful of profitability, and seeks financial advantage while maintaining a high quality outcome. Not the least of his qualities is his personal warmth and sense of humour that enables him to be a tough and effective negotiator and spokesperson without sacrificing respectful personal relationships. His combination of business acumen and communication skills would make him a most valuable member and leader of any team, and I can recommend his employment unreservedly.

Richard Thomas, Chair of Rother District Housing Company; Vice-Chair, Rother District Council; M.A., M.Sc.