Appointments

Bield has announced the appointment of Graeme Russell as its new interim director of housing services. Mr Russell was previously director of housing at Dunedin Canmore Housing Association where he worked for more than 30 years before stepping down in April.

Angela Currie Blackwood has announced the appointment of a new housing and care director to its Edinburgh headquarters as it continues its plans to revitalise the social housing sector.

Jo Armstrong Business economist and public finance expert Jo Armstrong has been appointed to the board of Wheatley Group.

Helen Barclay Edinburgh-based Viewpoint Housing Association has appointed Helen Barclay as its new Director of Housing and Property Services.

Su Bramley Fife Housing Group has appointed Su Bramley as its new director of housing.

Craig Spence Orkney Housing Association (OHAL) has announced that Craig Spence has been selected to succeed Sally Inkster on her retirement as CEO of the association later this year, following a nationwide recruitment campaign.

Allan McGonigle Hillcrest Housing Association has announced the appointment of Allan McGonigle to the post of director of corporate services and Lindsey Dryden as director of finance and IT on a permanent basis.

Nicola Barclay Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has appointed Nicola Barclay as director of planning with responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s planning function is utilised to the maximum benefit of members and helps enable the development of homes of all tenures across the count

Kevin Lynch Fife Housing Group (FHG) has appointed Kevin Lynch as its new director of asset & commercial business.

Trust Housing Association has announced the appointment of Rhona McLeod as its new chief executive following a highly competitive and rigorous interview process. Bringing with her a wealth of experience from the Health Care sector, Rhona has worked in a variety of roles within operational management

The board of Partick Housing Association has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Stewart MacKenzie moves to the association from Clyde Valley Housing Association where he was operations director. Stewart has over 30 years experience in Scottish housing and in the course of his care

Peter Scott Peter Scott has been appointed as the first chief executive of the new Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland).

Frances Wood Chairperson of Horizon Housing Association’s board Drew McPhail has handed the reins over to vice-chair Frances Wood after almost five years in the role.

Robyn Rae has taken up a new role as quality and performance co-ordinator after six years working in Hillcrest's housing department.