Appointments

Regeneration company Urban Union has made three new senior appointments, as it continues to launch additional phases at its sites and new developments across Scotland. Sarah Freel joins Urban Union at its head office in Glasgow as business development manager, having previously worked as regional pa

Jim Strang A new presidential team has taken the helm at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) after the new roles were officially approved at its Annual General Meeting in Glasgow yesterday.

David Orr Clarion Housing Group has announced that David Orr has joined the group Board from November 1.

Chris Martin A new chief executive has been appointed to lead Social Enterprise Scotland forward to the next stage of its development.

Jon Turner Link Group has named Jon Turner as its new chief executive officer with effect from January 2019.

Seven new committee members have been elected at a well-attended AGM held by Shettleston Housing Association (SHA). Chairperson Gillian Johnstone delivered a report on a successful year’s work before handing over to CEO Tony Teasdale, attending his first AGM since joining the Association last Octo

Cairn Housing Association and ANCHO in North Ayrshire have welcomed further strengthening of their respective Boards with new appointments during recent AGMs. John Clark, Lizzie Crawford and Nigel Chapman appointed by Cairn at its AGM earlier in September as part of its succession planning.

Martin Nadin Housing charity Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) has appointed Martin Nadin OBE as its new chief executive officer.

Jillian Moffat Jillian Moffat has been appointed chair of the Board of River Clyde Homes at its Annual General Meeting last week following the retirement of Albert Henderson MBE who had held the position since 2015.

Mayor Uel Mackin alongside David Burns A housing professional who has been employed in housing teams across Scotland over the past 25 years has been appointed as the new chief executive at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council in Northern Ireland.

Annie Macfarlane Annie Macfarlane has been elected to the position of chairperson of Govanhill Housing Association following the retirement of John McLardie who stood down at the Annual General Meeting this month.

Eleanor Rooke Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has appointed Eleanor Rooke as its new finance director.

(from left) Group chief executive David Bennett, group chair Jonathan Lander and chief financial officer Craig Moule Sanctuary Group has announced David Bennett’s decision to retire as group chief executive at the end of the year.

David Grant with new Caledonia chair Penny Coburn Caledonia Housing Association held its seventh Annual General Meeting at McDiarmid Park in Perth last week during which long-standing chair of the management Board David Grant stepped down from his role.

Kingdom chairperson Freya Lees with retiring Board members Gordon Campbell (left) and Tom Condie Kingdom Housing Association has elected five new Board members.