supporting the social, affordable and community housing sector

Harry Smith

Harry Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Harry Smith has recently commenced his role at the ahi as CEO after 26 years in the social services and government sectors across a range of diverse responsibilities. Harry brings a wealth of sector-specific knowledge and experience, supporting our members and our wider community.


We're entering a complex time in the broader public and community housing sector and its most important participants: the renters. With rental prices at record levels,  more and more people are seeking support to obtain safe, secure and affordable housing.   And behind every renter is a front-line housing worker.


We believe the housing crisis can be combatted with high quality training and development of our industry members, which will continue to be the focus of the ahi under Harry's stewardship.


We welcome Harry with open arms and look forward to his guidance and leadership of all ahi staff, members and the wider sector.