Gail Teasdale
Independent Non-Executive Director
Gail Teasdale joined The Housing Finance Corporation Board as the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) nominee director in March 2023. She is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience, primarily in senior Finance Director roles across both private and public sectors.
Gail was formerly Chief Executive of Broadacres, a housing association based in North Yorkshire, where she led strategic growth and operational excellence to deliver high-quality affordable homes from January 2018 until July 2025. Following her transition from this role on 31 July 2025, Gail stepped down as the NHF nominee director and was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director on the board.
Her extensive financial and leadership expertise spans housing development, asset management, and regulatory compliance. Gail also brings strong governance experience, having held key board roles focused on audit, risk management, and corporate oversight.