Ep 104 - Geeta Nanda OBE, How to build an innovation culture
05/01/24 • 37 min
This evening, I am joined by Geeta Nanda OBE, CEO of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing. Geeta is the former Chair of the G15 and during her 16 year stewardship of the UK’s 6th largest housing association her accomplishments included the merger of Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing, she oversaw the launch and sale of the lauded build-to-rent provider Fizzy Living, sits on a series of boards including Redrow preceding their merger with Barratt and navigated a 2,000 person strong business, with 60,000 homes through the numerous economic, political and financial crisis over the last two decades.
Geeta Nanda, OBE, talks about her dynamic career trajectory - from her initial foray into real estate to becoming a chief executive who steered major housing initiatives. The conversation reveals challenges faced, milestones achieved, and Geeta’s philosophy on leadership, innovation, and making impactful decisions.
00:02 Introduction to Accelerating Careers in Real Estate
00:59 The Formative Years: Gita Nader's Journey Begins
03:33 Stepping Stones into Real Estate
06:29 First Challenges and Balancing Act
09:37 Rising Through the Ranks: Leadership and Learning
18:25 Innovating in Housing: The Fizzy Living Success Story
22:53 Leadership Philosophy: Building Teams and Vision
26:02 The Merger of Metropolitan and Thames Valley
33:53 Reflecting on a Pioneering Career and What's Next
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This evening, I am joined by Geeta Nanda OBE, CEO of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing. Geeta is the former Chair of the G15 and during her 16 year stewardship of the UK’s 6th largest housing association her accomplishments included the merger of Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing, she oversaw the launch and sale of the lauded build-to-rent provider Fizzy Living, sits on a series of boards including Redrow preceding their merger with Barratt and navigated a 2,000 person strong business, with 60,000 homes through the numerous economic, political and financial crisis over the last two decades.
Geeta Nanda, OBE, talks about her dynamic career trajectory - from her initial foray into real estate to becoming a chief executive who steered major housing initiatives. The conversation reveals challenges faced, milestones achieved, and Geeta’s philosophy on leadership, innovation, and making impactful decisions.
00:02 Introduction to Accelerating Careers in Real Estate
00:59 The Formative Years: Gita Nader's Journey Begins
03:33 Stepping Stones into Real Estate
06:29 First Challenges and Balancing Act
09:37 Rising Through the Ranks: Leadership and Learning
18:25 Innovating in Housing: The Fizzy Living Success Story
22:53 Leadership Philosophy: Building Teams and Vision
26:02 The Merger of Metropolitan and Thames Valley
33:53 Reflecting on a Pioneering Career and What's Next
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