Mike Allen is the Director-General of Housing NSW – the largest social housing provider in Australia – with the responsibility for the management of an asset portfolio of over 145,000 properties worth $27 billion.

Since joining Housing NSW in July 1978, Mike has accrued almost 30 years experience in social housing management and client service delivery, including community and Aboriginal housing.

Mike has a strong commitment to the values and principles of social housing and has significant senior management operational experience. Prior to accepting the position of Director-General in February 2006, Mike was the Deputy Director-General, Operations (2004-06).

Mike holds a Graduate Diploma in Urban Estate Management.