Executive team

Leading and directing overall operations of Amplius is an Executive Management Team that meets formally every fortnight. Discussions are minuted and actions agreed.

Julie Doyle

Chief Executive Officer

Julie has over 30 years of experience in the housing sector. As Chief Executive of Longhurst Group, Julie Doyle ensured a strong platform for future success by reshaping the organisation, achieving considerable value for money savings and delivering substantial growth.

As Chief Executive of Amplius, Julie remains committed to ensuring the organisation continues to realise its ambition of being a leading developer that improves people’s lives by providing quality housing and care and support services.

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 an active member of the National Housing Federation’s Finance Policy Advisory Group. He previously served as Chair of the Housing SORP Working Party and was a member of the Financial Reporting Council’s UK GAAP Technical Advisory Group until December 2016.

Guv Dhaliwal

Chief Information Officer

Having held IT leadership roles across a variety of sectors, Guv joined Longhurst Group in 2023 to take on the newly created role of Chief Information Officer, in which he’s responsible for technology, data and business transformation.

With a wealth of experience in retail, healthcare and consumer goods, Guv has a proven track record in leading businesses through change.

Lynn Stubbs

Chief People and Governance Officer

Lynn has worked in the housing sector for almost 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 absolutely passionate about delivering a great colleague experience and driving exceptional levels of customer service.

Marcus Keys

Chief Development and 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.

Phil Hardy

Chief Operations Officer

Phil has worked in housing for over 25 years and firmly believes that high quality affordable housing is a fundamental cornerstone for current and future generations achieving their aspirations. He joined Grand Union in August 2017.

As Chief Operations Officer at Amplius he’s responsible for all customer-facing services, such as customer experience, housing management and independent living as well as leading our property, forward investment and compliance teams.

A Board member at Solihull Community Housing, chairing their Housing Operations 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.