Appointments

Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has announced its managing director, Martin Bruce, is to retire in December 2022. Mr Bruce supported his late father Bill Bruce in founding Scotia back in 1990 and is stepping down from his role to become more involved with his family’s farming and

Employee-owned architectural practice Collective Architecture has appointed four new directors to join Jude Barber in shaping the practice’s next chapter. Mairi Laverty, Gerry Hogan, Ewan Imrie and Nicola Mclachlan, all of whom have been appointed from within the business, look forward to taki

Stirling-based Avant Homes Scotland has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of an area director. Iain Innes, who joins from housebuilder Dandara, has 40 years’ industry experience. In his new role he is responsible for identifying opportunities to further expand Avant Homes&rsquo

The Eildon Group has announced the appointment of experienced retired housing professional Cathie Fancy as its new chair. Cathie takes up the role from Dave Alexander who stepped down after nine years on the Eildon board.

Home Group has appointed Nusheen Hussain and Paul Walker in two new executive director roles. The appointments are internal and ensure a smooth transition as the group gets underway on their new five-year strategy.

Forth Housing Association has appointed Sharon Brady-Wardrope as its new interim director. Ms Brady-Wardrope has a background offering over 30 years multi-industry experience in the delivery and management of complex and demanding projects and services as well as organisational change and improvemen

South Ayrshire Council has made two new key appointments taking the initial steps to transform their chief officer structure. Councillors appointed Mike Newall as depute chief executive and director of housing, operations and development, and Jane Bradley as director of strategic change and communit

The development arm of Lar Housing Trust, Lar Projects, has appointed Ed Monaghan and Alan Brennan as non-executive directors. Mr Monaghan and Mr Brennan are well-known figures in the Scottish business community and bring considerable expertise in construction and finance with which they will h

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has announced changes to its board membership as chair Allan Murray steps down after five-year tenure. Following a rigorous external recruitment process previous chair of its audit committee Andrew McFarlane is stepping into the chairperson’s role to rep

Ochil View Housing Association has announced the appointment of Anne Smith as chief executive, following the retirement of George Tainsh. Margaret Baxter, chairperson of Ochil View, said: “Following a robust recruitment process, the association is delighted to appoint Anne Smith as our next ch

PfP Capital, part of social enterprise Places for People, has appointed Catherine Webster as its new chief executive officer. Ms Webster, who will begin her new role at PfP Capital in January 2023, joins from property development and investment specialist Quintain where she is executive director for

Right There, a charity that supports people at risk of homelessness or being separated from their loved ones, welcomes Bob Cowie as its new chair of the Board of Trustees and Dave Anderson as a new trustee. Right There works with thousands of individuals and families across Scotland, supporting them

Places for People Scotland has appointed Pamela Scott as the new chair of its non-executive board of directors. Ms Scott replaces Graham Waddell on the board of Places for People Scotland.

Langstane Housing Association has appointed Mike Martin as its new chairperson. Mike joined Langstane’s board in January 2019 and brings with him a wealth of experience in social housing and the care sectors.

Regeneration specialist Urban Union is strengthening its board with three new appointments to drive the business forward as it expands its operations across the central belt. Founded in 2011, the company which, is part of Robertson Group, regenerates urban areas through building new, high quality, a