Pat Ritchie

Non-Executive Chair

Pat Ritchie CBE is a highly regarded and influential figure in the world of urban governance and regeneration. Having retired from the role of Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council, Pat is Non-Executive Chair of our Company Board. Pat is also Chair of the Government Property Agency (GPA) and a member of the Homes England Board.

As the Non-Executive Chair of Metro Dynamics, Pat works with our management team on people development, supporting our values and our thought leadership work.

Pat was Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council for over eight years, where she notably secured the multi-million-pound investment deal to bring Legal & General to Newcastle's flagship 'Helix' development and led on negotiations to secure a devolution deal for the North of Tyne Mayoral Combined Authority where she was the first head of paid service. 

She is also a former Chief Executive of Homes and Communities Agency (now Homes England) and former Deputy Chief Executive of One North East Regional Development Agency.