Appointments

Dunedin Canmore, part of Wheatley Group, has promoted one of its managers to a new key role of operations director. Robert Buchanan, 40, previously head of IT and change management, took up the new position at the start of January.

Andrew Senew Care and Repair Edinburgh, the charity dedicated to assisting older people and the disabled to live in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, has announced changes to its board of directors.

Blair Allan The chief executive of Lochaber Housing Association has been appointed as the new chair of Care and Repair Scotland.

Nicola Barclay Home building industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the internal appointment of Nicola Barclay as its new chief executive.

Kevin Howell A new director for Wales has been appointed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Kevin Howell, who is currently community regeneration manager at Newydd Housing Association, will take up his new role in the first few months of 2016.

Francine O’Donnell TIS has welcomed Francine O’Donnell as the new development officer for its South Lanarkshire Project, providing development support to local tenants and residents groups.

Ian Baird Community regeneration and housebuilding firm Keepmoat has appointed Ian Baird as part of its commitment and expansion of new build housing in Scotland.

Alistair Reid Alistair Reid has been appointed as the new development manager at TIS.

NEW Leadership and Diversity Conference 9 December 2015, CIH Scotland Office, Edinburgh

Sheila Gunn Housing, care and property-management organisation Wheatley Group has appointed its first vice-chair.

Shawn More Housing and care provider Blackwood has announced the appointment of its first ever digital skills trainer.

Albert Henderson MBE Lynn Wassell has stood down as chair of the board at River Clyde Homes (RCH) and has been replaced by vice-chair Albert Henderson MBE.

Kate Dewar Weslo Housing Management has announced two new board appointments in a move to strengthen governance arrangements for the West Lothian social landlord.

Simon Mountford (left) and Ray Licence Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has elected Simon Mountford to succeed Ray Licence as chairman.

Pam Ewen Fife Council has appointed Pam Ewen as the local authority’s new senior manager for planning.