Kathleen started with PHA in 2006 and has led a number of transformational changes including doubling staff numbers to cope with the diverse range of activities undertaken by the Association, several new build and CTI developments and a move to a new office in Paisley town centre.

Kathleen said: “I’ve been fortunate to have been part of the housing sector all my working life. It is both challenging and rewarding in equal measure and I couldn’t have asked for a better career. I will miss all the wonderful people I have met along the way. I’ve met many colleagues who have become friends so I will never be far away from housing.”

Karen McMillan, chairperson of PHA, added: “Kathleen has been an asset to the Association. First as CEO of Paisley South Housing Association and then helping us to oversee our name change in 2016 to Paisley Housing Association to better reflect our work and area of operation. The last few years have been challenging for the Association, not least when we had to deal with Covid.

“Kathleen has helped steer the Association through these times and made the organisation stronger, more efficient and solidly planting it in the heart of the community of Paisley. We will be sorry to see her go but we wish her all the best for the future and look forward to working with her successor Fiona McTaggart.”

Fiona McTaggart has been appointed as the new chief executive of Paisley HA and will take up the post in August.

Fiona said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Paisley Housing Association, and looking forward to working with them as we continue the journey and next chapter for Paisley. The Association is in great shape and performing well, thanks to the fantastic work of Kathleen McCutcheon. 

“After meeting the board on several occasions throughout the recruitment process, I understand their passion for excellence and look forward to working with the board and the staff team to continue to deliver a first class customer service within a high performing housing association.”