Appointments

The Abbeyfield Society has appointed Paul Tennant as its new chief executive officer. He joins from the Law Society where he has served as chief executive for the past five years.

The launch of new neighbourhood officer roles and use of customer experience feedback were among the initiatives announced at Grampian Housing Association’s recent annual general meeting. They form part of the Association’s journey of change to ensure services to tenants continue to be c

A window and door manufacturer has recruited former Govanhill Housing Association head of development and regeneration Ken MacDougall to head up its affordable housing division. Based at its head office and manufacturing plant in Greenock, the Saveheat Group of companies located comprises Blairs Win

Riverside Scotland has confirmed the appointment of its new managing director.  Experienced social housing director Diana MacLean will join the organisation from December 1. 

Cadder Housing Association has announced the appointment of Pamela Milne as its new chief executive officer. Pamela is an experienced housing professional having spent many years with Bridgewater Housing Association and more recently as deputy director with Paragon Housing Association. She joins Cad

John Devine, former deputy CEO (regeneration) at ng homes, is to take on the role of CEO this month as Robert Tamburrini retires after 28 years of service. Mr Devine initially joined ng homes in 2009 as head of business development and recently was deputy CEO (regeneration) of ng homes’ invest

Home Group has appointed Susan Deacon as the new chair of its Scottish subsidiary, Home Scotland. With more than 30 years’ involvement in Scottish business and public life, Susan brings a wealth of experience to the role and also to a position on the Home Group board.

Andrea Paterson, leading advisor in Scottish housing, and Alan Glasgow, senior housing leader, have joined Barrhead Housing Association’s Governing Board. Alan Glasgow is a leader in Scottish social housing with extensive senior experience in housing management and a track record in leading ch

The Scottish Government has appointed Dr Fiona Simpson as its new chief planner. Her appointment follows the completion of a open competition and takes immediate effect.

Six existing members were re-elected to the volunteer board of Ayrshire Housing at its AGM last Wednesday with one new member joining the team. A postal ballot for the seven places saw the arrival of new board member Kelsey Kane, the CEO of Ayr-based homelessness charity SeAscape.

Remarkable has appointed Gillian Frame as its new chair. Ms Frame is an experienced business leader, HR professional, and executive coach who has over 25 years experience in people and HR management, leadership development and coaching, specialising in working with individual leaders and groups to a

A Dumfries architecture practice has hired one of Scotland’s leading experts in a pioneering energy efficient style of building design as it continues to grow its extensive portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries & Galloway. Joining Aitken Turnb

Eildon held its 48th Annual General Meeting on September 1 at the end of a tumultuous year. Cathie Fancy, who stood down as vice chair, with chair Dave Alexander

Partnership housing provider Lovell has hired a new partnership manager to grow its activity in Scotland's social housing sector. Sarah Freel has re-joined the company, having previously worked for the company in customer relations and partnership roles for 15 years between 2003 and 2018. Her role w

Ross Morris has been appointed as the new service improvement manager (data insights) at Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) with James Duffy set to retire after 11 years working with SHN and its members.  SHN has been working with local authorities and RSLs to provide benchma