Beginning work last week, Donna has joined Thenue from Hanover Scotland, where she was director of strategic finance, and succeeds interim chief executive Brian Gannon, who has retired.

Donna said: “I am absolutely delighted to have joined Thenue and look forward to leading an impressive team in our important work in the communities we serve.

“Like all housing associations, we relish our role in these neighbourhoods, delivering affordable housing and maintaining and enhancing our essential community regeneration role.

“In particular, we recognise the difficult and ever-present cost of living challenges that affect our customers on a daily basis and our endeavour is to deliver value for money – and, crucially, provide support wherever and whenever we can. 

“I am very much looking forward to working with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across the sector as we continue to respond to the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.”