Government's £200 million Starter Homes Initiative in 2001 aimed at providing key worker homes for, amongst others, teachers, nurses and the police. Following the success of Merlion, Wilde went on to form a house building company, Infinity Homes Ltd, in partnership with its Chief Executive, Alistair Baker and in 2006 the company won the prestigious "Best Small Housebuilder" Gold Award in the Daily Telegraph sponsored What House? Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the house building industry. Wilde acted as Non-Executive Chairman of the company until it ceased trading in 2008 due to the economic downturn. The holding company of Infinity Homes Ltd was, as a result, wound up in June 2011. Merlion Housing Association, however, continues to provide affordable housing to low income families, working closely with many Local Authorities throughout the United Kingdom Wilde also co-founded Wildcard Films Ltd in April 2009 and was its chairman until February 2011. He was executive producer of the company's critically acclaimed short film "Roar", starring Russell Tovey and Jodie Whittaker, which has won awards at several major international festivals, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and Winner for Best Cinematography at the Aspen Shortsfest. Although retaining strong links to the North-West, Wilde acquired Cardington House, a landmark property in Saint Aubin, Jersey in 2006 and after an extensive refurbishment programme opened it as a luxury boutique hotel. He is also joint founder and Director of online retailer The Tight Spot Limited https://www.thetightspot.com. In early 2014, Wilde was linked to a possible takeover of Tranmere Rovers Football Club but later withdrew following a period of due diligence. References External links Merlion Homes website Living people Southampton F.C. directors and chairmen Alumni of the University of Sheffield Alumni of the University of Westminster People educated at Wirral Grammar School for Boys British film producers 1952 births Fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors