Chartered accountant Alex trained and practised at multinational giant BDO and has extensive experience in property and construction finance. He joins HNS from real estate investment firm LXi REIT where he was finance director of the company’s Investment Advisor arm.

Alex is a graduate of the University of Aberdeen and specialises in real estate. He has a background in leading public companies, managing investor relations, debt origination, equity raises, mergers and acquisitions, and all operational matters. He relocated from London to Glasgow earlier this year following a merger.

Homeless Network Scotland is the national membership body for organisations and individuals committed to ending homelessness in Scotland. The board of HNS is at the forefront of this work and Alex joins a dedicated and passionate group with decades of experience and expertise.

Alex said: “It is impossible to ignore the impact rising homelessness is having on people and communities across Scotland. I welcome the chance to use my skills and knowledge to assist the work of Homeless Network Scotland and the board.”

Homeless Network Scotland board chair, Jackie Erdman, said: “We’re delighted that Alex has chosen to join us to provide financial oversight for our organisation.

“Alex joins a board dedicated to the sector-wide effort to tackle the current housing emergency and to the creation of systems that prevent and resolve homelessness for people more effectively in future.”