Angela joined the specialist housing association for older people in January 2021 and has led the organisation through strategic renewal, investment in homes and services, and a strong national voice for housing that supports independent later life.

The board has confirmed that recruitment of her successor will begin shortly, with the process timed to allow a full and orderly handover next Spring.

“It has been a privilege to lead an organisation that provides such important services to older people,” said Angela. “Looking back on my time here, I feel both gratitude for what we have built and a measure of sadness at leaving an organisation and a sector I care about deeply.

“Hanover is in a strong position. We have an effective leadership team, an experienced board, and employees who deliver for our tenants and wider customers every day.”

Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE, chair of Hanover, said: “On behalf of the board, I want to thank Angela for her leadership, integrity and unwavering focus on older people. She has steered Hanover with clarity through a demanding period for social housing, strengthened the organisation’s capability, and given the sector a thoughtful and influential voice on later-life housing, support and care.

“The board and Angela are now planning the recruitment of her successor. That process will be completed in good time to allow a smooth handover next Spring. Until then, it is business as usual. Hanover remains committed to high-quality homes and services that help older people feel safe, independent and connected.”

Angela has a distinguished career in social housing, having worked at senior level for local authorities and housing associations before joining Hanover. She was instrumental in developing Scotland’s national housing benchmarking club and has been a leading advocate for performance management and customer scrutiny.

In recent years she has influenced national policy on housing for older people, including housing support, social care and technology-enabled care. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and sits on its Scotland board. She has also served as co-chair of the Resilient Communities Programme Board for the Scottish Government’s Dementia Strategy.