Appointments

Bob Sander Hillcrest Housing Association, parent of the Hillcrest Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Bob Sander as its new director of housing.

Fraser Kelly Waverley Housing has announced that Fraser Kelly will be joining the company as its new chief executive in January 2018 following the retiral of current chief executive Margaret Ross.

Donna Birrell Rural Stirling Housing Association has appointed Donna Birrell as its new chief executive.

Dean Walker Dunbritton Housing Association has appointed Dean Walker, thought to be one of the sector’s youngest office bearers, as its new vice chair.

Kathy Hoyle Homelessness and inclusion charity Cyrenians has appointed a manager for the Social Bite Village set to provide a home for up to 20 people affected by homelessness.

Neil Gardiner Councillor Neil Gardiner has been appointed as the new convener of the City of Edinburgh Council’s planning committee.

Neil McKay (left) and Kenny Downs of Urban Union Regeneration specialist Urban Union has hired a new finance director as it gears up to launch additional sites across Scotland.

Greg Richardson Greg Richardson has joined Wellhouse from ng homes to manage the Association’s housing, customer service and income advice services.

Robert Higgins Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has named Robert Higgins from Stranraer as its chairman and Bill Robertson from New Abbey as vice chairman.

Elizabeth Whitson (rear) making the presentation to Sheena Welsh Elizabeth Whitson has been elected as the new chairman of Angus Housing Association and her first act in her new capacity was to make a presentation to outgoing chairman Sheena Welsh, who has stepped down after five years in the role.

Vicky Wilson Vicky Wilson has been appointed as the new manager of Almond Enterprises Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Almond Housing Association.

Rita Stenhouse stood down as chair at Waverley Housing’s AGM last month as the Association made a number of changes to the Board and looked ahead to new challenges and “exciting times”. Thanking the Board for their support during her five-year term, Ms Stenhouse said she has enjoyed her time a

Riccardo Giovanacci Glasgow-based factoring and letting services provider Newton Property has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Riccardo Giovanacci ARLA, NAEA, as associate director & head of letting.

James Knowles has been elected as chairperson for Langstane Housing Association following its 39th Annual General Meeting. Bringing with him considerable knowledge of business from many sectors, including raising funding for specialist projects, James currently holds a number of voluntary positions,

Ma’aruf Razzak A Shepherd and Wedderburn director has become the youngest Board member of Grampian Housing Association.