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

Ma’aruf Razzak, who specialises in property and infrastructure at the commercial law firm, has joined the board of the Association.

Based at Shepherd and Wedderburn’s office on Rubislaw Terrace in Aberdeen, Ma’aruf said he is delighted with his new project.

He said: “This opportunity became available and I thought it would be an interesting venture. I’m very proud to be the youngest Board member.

“This is all about giving back to the community and the sector as a show of goodwill.

“Personally it will expand my knowledge in the area and complement the existing offering of Shepherd and Wedderburn.”

Through direct development and stock transfer, Grampian Housing Association now provides services to over 3,500 households.

The Board oversees the strategic direction in which the Association is heading towards, and is responsible for ensuring that the Association is performing in line with targets.