Appointments

Ayrshire Housing has appointed a new head of development to drive forward future expansion opportunities. Eleanor Derbyshire will work with Ayrshire Housing’s chief executive, Lesley-Anne Junner on planning and implementing the specification, procurement, programming and delivery of the associ

Housing data intelligence specialist Housemark has appointed Mike Dougan as senior account manager for Scotland. Mike’s appointment comes as Housemark embarks on ambitious next-generation plans to transform how members access and use data through advanced digital solutions. He joined the organ

A highly experienced finance professional has joined Bield as director of finance and business services. Barry Allan takes on a wide-ranging strategic leadership role spanning finance, performance, governance and business planning as the organisation continues its ambitious journey to enhance indepe

Longtime housebuilding executive Tom Nicholson has been appointed as chief executive officer of Cala Group. Effective December 15, Tom succeeds Kevin Whitaker, who has served as CEO since 2018. Tom will continue to serve on the board in addition to his role as CEO.

Thenue Housing has appointed Brian Gannon as its interim chief executive. The announcement marks a welcome return to Thenue for Brian, who left Thenue in 2019 to become chief executive of West of Scotland Housing Association – a position he has since retired from.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has appointed Martin Joyce as chief executive officer.

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Stuart McLaren to its main board and reappointed Ken Macintosh and Monica Gupta. Stuart McLaren was recently promoted to managing director of the organisation’s construction subsidiary Lar Projects Ltd. This follows the appointment of Mikko Ramstedt as the

David Cargill from Cairn Housing Association has been elected by Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) as its new chair, marking the start of a new period of growth and renewal for the Network. The appointment was confirmed at the board meeting on 2 December, at which Mark Weir from Perth & Kin

WISH Scotland, the networking community dedicated to women working in the housing sector in Scotland, has announced the appointment of four new board members, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women and driving positive change across the sector. The announcement comes as WISH Scotland marked

Trust has appointed Jackie McIntosh as its next chief executive following a highly competitive recruitment process. Jackie will officially assume the role at the end of March, succeeding current chief executive Rhona McLeod, who will retire at the end of the financial year.

Cairn Housing Association has appointed Jo MacLennan as director of people and insights, completing the organisation’s new executive leadership structure. The role marks the final stage in a series of organisational changes led by chief executive Audrey Simpson, designed to strengthen Cairn&rs

The Housing Finance Corporation, the provider of long-term finance to housing associations, has appointed three senior leaders to its executive team, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investment and strategic growth across the social and affordable housing sector. The new appointees —

BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, has made a landmark £15 million investment in Cruden, powering the next stage of growth for one of Scotland’s most established and ambitious SME homebuilders. Cruden has delivered more than 135,0

Property management and investment firm Ascension Letting has appointed Cameron Haddow as regional director, a strategic move that underlines rapid growth across the Central Belt and east coast of Scotland. Cameron Haddow combines a finance background with senior corporate agency experience and his

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as executive director of finance. Ross will lead the development of CHA’s financial and treasury management strategy ensuring long-term sustainability, while also overseeing IT and business improvement functions, driving growth, inno