Appointments

After nine years' service, Ruby, Ayrshire Housing's much-loved pet access advisor, has decided to retire. Ruby came to Ayrshire Housing with a wealth of customer care experience gleaned in the Cretan hospitality industry. As well as running its annual pet competitions, she was instrumental in making

The University of Glasgow-based UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced that its newly formed International Advisory Board will be chaired by Gavin Smart, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). The CaCHE International Advisory Board (IAB) plays a cruc

The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC) has announced the appointment of Priya Nair as its new chief executive. Ms Nair will take over from Piers Williamson, who will step down at THFC’s Annual General Meeting in July, after 22 years at the helm of THFC. Priya will start her new role on 11th Ma

Edel Harris OBE, former chief executive of the charity Mencap, has been appointed to chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. The independent review – a Programme for Government commitment – will consider people’s experiences of the Scottish benefit to ensure it co

Two senior figures in the Scottish business community have taken on non-executive roles at a subsidiary of the charity Lar Housing Trust. Ed Monaghan, former CEO at housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel, and Andrew Cowan, managing partner at solicitors TC Young, have been appointed to the board of La

Structural warranty and property finance advisory J3 has appointed Timothy Woodgate as senior advisor. This follows the recent appointment of ex-Knight Frank director Peter MacAllan who was recruited to head up J3’s debt advisory department.

Riverside has appointed Paul Dolan as the group’s new chief executive. His appointment follows the announcement last September that Carol Matthews will be retiring this year.

Abronhill Housing Association has unveiled a new director to succeed current director Stephen Macintyre who is set to retire. Chair Craig Burns said that Audrey Murphy has joined the Cumbernauld-based association effective from 10th January 2024.

Shelter Scotland has appointed four solicitors to its specialist housing law team.

Cairn Housing Group has confirmed the appointment of Audrey Simpson as its new chief executive. Audrey is currently Scotland director for Home Group.

Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Michael Russell as the new chair of the SLC, and Craig MacKenzie and Deborah Roberts as land commissioners, following recommendations presente

Hillhead Housing Association has appointed Catherine McKiernan as its new director following a unanimous decision by the recruitment panel. The appointment follows the retirement of the previous director, Stephen Macintyre, and was made after a comprehensive recruitment process that highlighted the

Kingdom Support & Care has announced the re-election of Karen Koyman as chair of its board and the election of Jeff Lockhart as vice chair. Part of the Kingdom Group, Kingdom Support & Care provides high-quality personalised support and care across Fife and the Forth Valley, helping the

Scottish Labour has revealed that Colin Smyth MSP will take on a new role as Scottish Labour’s Older Person’s Champion. The announcement comes as new analysis reveals homelessness among over 60s is rising faster than any other age group.

Forth Housing Association has elevated Sharon Brady-Wardrope to the permanent position of director. Ms Brady-Wardrope first joined the association in September 2022 as interim director and has worked with the committee and staff team to bring about change. She brings with her a substa