Jackie has a wealth of experience in the Scottish social housing sector, with almost 30 years of experience gained in both housing associations and local authorities.

Currently the director of assets & sustainability at Trust Housing Association, Jackie brings a passion around housing quality, the environment and supporting customers.

Over the last 20 years, Jackie has been involved in developing new affordable homes in Scotland and has played a lead role in key new build and regeneration projects both in local government and in the social housing sector.

Jackie has also previously held non-executive roles with representative bodies including Homes For Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations.

Andrew is currently a partner and masterplanning & placemaking lead at Oberlanders Architects and brings a wealth of diverse experience to the role.

With over 30 years of experience designing and delivering key large-scale masterplanning, architecture and placemaking projects, Andrew and his practice has a focus on delivering housing in parallel with healthcare and community uses, as well as integrating with key local sectors.

Susan Deacon, chair of Home Group Scotland, said: “I am delighted to welcome Jackie and Andrew on to our board. They bring a range of valuable experience which will help us strengthen and develop our contribution to the provision of high quality, affordable social housing in Scotland.

“I look forward to working closely with them both, and seeing the fresh and exciting perspectives they bring to the work of our board.”

Jackie McIntosh said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Home Group Scotland Board. The group’s values of being accountable, caring, energised and commercial align very much with my own and I welcome the opportunity to use my years of experience and skills to contribute to the Group’s mission to build homes, independence and aspirations, across Scotland.

“I look forward to working with my fellow board members, the executive team and key partners to see through the implementation of our current five-year strategy and shaping the development of our next strategy.”

Andrew Wilmot said: “I’ve worked for three decades as an architect focused on the delivery of a wide range of the best possible homes, and it’s never been more challenging than it is right now to deliver affordable, healthy and sustainable homes for all; the homes that build communities.

“Home Group Scotland are delivering; sustaining and supporting existing residents but also focused on delivering more new homes. Homes that, in turn, grow healthy and sustainable communities.

“I’m delighted to join the board of Home Group Scotland at a time of need and challenge, but also of great aspiration. Home Group Scotland are uniquely placed to deliver locally. I welcome the opportunity to share, with Home Group Scotland, some of the graft and endeavour required to deliver.”