Appointments

Kate Henderson Kate Henderson has been appointed as the new chief executive of the National Housing Federation.

Kirsty Morrison, customer services director, (left) and Carron Garmory, finance director The Clyde Valley Group has announced the appointment of two new directors who have joined its leadership team to help drive the organisation’s ambitions for the future.

Des Murray North Lanarkshire Council has appointed Des Murray as its new chief executive.

Private and affordable housebuilder Springfield Properties has announced the appointment of Nicholas Ian Cooper as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Mr Cooper, aged 54, is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ board experience as an executive and non-executive director, general c

Gill Henry was also project director of the Social Bite Village Cruden Group company Hart Builders has announced the appointment of Gill Henry, business development director, to its Executive Board.

Karen Reid Current Care Inspectorate chief executive, Karen Reid, has been announced as the new chief executive of Perth & Kinross Council, taking over from Bernadette Malone who will retire on July 1.

Fiona Nicholl Fiona Nicholl has been appointed as Shettleston Housing Association’s new finance and corporate services director.

Ian Deninson Investors in People (IIP) has announced the appointment of Ian Deninson, group HR and communications director at Amey Plc, as its new chair of the Board.

John Cridland CBE John Cridland CBE has been appointed as the chair of national housing, health and care provider Home Group from July 19.

Katy Dickson Scottish Land & Estates has appointed Katy Dickson as its new head of policy.

Andrew Kubski Andrew Kubski has been appointed as director of development and asset management at West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).

Lorna Wilson Wheatley Group research and development manager, Lorna Wilson, has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) for a one-year secondment to lead a new project on innovative thinking in the social housing sector.

Kenneth Lawrie Falkirk Council has appointed current Midlothian Council chief executive Kenneth Lawrie as its own chief executive.

Anne Lear Govanhill Housing Association has announced the retirement of its director Anne Lear after 22 years of service.

Mikko Ramstedt Scottish housing charity LAR has appointed Mikko Ramstedt to the role of director of finance and corporate services.