Appointments

Housebuilder and developer Mactaggart & Mickel has promoted director Peter Shepherd to the new role of chair of the company’s Homes division board. With responsibility for c.£100 million of residential property assets, this expanded role will see Mr Shepherd chair the trade arm of th

A factoring company which manages the homes of over 11,000 people throughout Scotland is set to expand. FirstPort Scotland has appointed Elaine Bald as business development manager who will be developing the business’s profile to new build and retirement property developers in particular.

Isla Gray has been appointed as the new director of housing and property services for Castlehill Housing Association. Isla is currently the operations director at Horizon Housing Association in Livingston and will be taking over from Gail Robertson who is moving to be director of Angus Housing Assoc

Thenue Housing has unveiled who is to be its next head of property services. Eleanor Derbyshire has been appointed succeeding Beth Reilly who retires at the end of August after 28 years.

The Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) has announced five new members to its board following its AGM at the end of last week. Eight candidates were standing for seven available places with the current chair Helen Moore from Reidvale Housing Association and vice-chair C

Queens Cross Housing Association chief executive Shona Stephen has been appointed as one of eight new commissioners by the new Poverty and Inequalities Commission. The Commission was established earlier this year as an advisory body to provide independent advice and scrutiny to Scottish Ministers ar

Manor Estates Housing Association has appointed Claire Ironside as chief executive following the retirement of previous CEO Graeme Russell. Currently director of customer services at Port of Leith Housing Association, Claire brings a broad range of experience gained from a variety of roles both with

Leigh Grubb is to join Caledonia Housing Association as its new director of finance and governance. A qualified chartered accountant and former chief operating officer, Leigh has over 20 years’ experience within the financial services industry, including a number of senior management positions

Bield, Housing and Care has chosen its successor to chief executive Brian Logan. Dr Lynne Douglas will take the reins after Mr Logan stepped down following nine years in the role to take up a new challenge as chief executive of Capability Scotland.

A new head of housing, customer and building services has been named at West Lothian Council. Ann Marie Carr will take on the role permanently after serving on an interim basis since December 2018.

Nicky Connor has been appointed as the interim director of health and social care for the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. The interim role is to enable a seamless transfer of leadership to ensure that the Partnership remains focused on delivering its strategic vision, mission and outcomes f

Following a period of continued growth and success, regeneration specialist ENGIE has announced two new appointments to its senior management team. Paul Genoe will be taking up the role of commercial director, with Gareth Edwards becoming operations director. Both bring a wealth of experience to the

Former National Housing Federation chief executive David Orr has been appointed as the new chair of Clarion’s housing association arm. Clarion Housing is the UK’s largest social landlord, with 125,000 homes and 350,000 residents across the country.

Scottish charity Ypeople has announced the appointment of Dr Emily Pathe as a new specialist counselling psychologist to support its work with people experiencing homelessness. Dr Pathe, a member of the health & homelessness team at NHS Lanarkshire, will be based at the charity’s Pathways

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has appointed Brian Gannon as chief executive. Currently head of housing & community regeneration at Thenue Housing Association, Brian brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to WSHA from his time working in the housing sector.