Bruce, who will begin his new role on Monday, was for many years head of strategic finance atArgyll and Bute Council. He has a close working knowledge of the association as he was the lead finance official involved in the evaluation of ACHA’s housing stock transfer business plan during 2004 to 2006.

Alastair MacGregor, chief executive of ACHA, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to bring Bruce to the Association. As the Head of Strategic Finance at Argyll and Bute Council he will bring many years of experience with him to ACHA. I welcome him into the Senior Management Team and look forward to working with him going forward.”

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