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Housing association makes two new appointments to executive team

Thrive Homes has appointed two new members to its executive management team, including the former head of finance at BPHA.

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Mark Farrar (picture: Thrive Homes)
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Mark Farrar will take on the role of finance director at Thrive Homes. Prior to working at BPHA, he spent 17 years working at Tesco in various finance roles.

Meanwhile, Karen Forbes-Jackson has been appointed to the newly created position of executive director of corporate services.


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Karen Forbes-Jackson (picture: Thrive Homes)
Karen Forbes-Jackson (picture: Thrive Homes)

She previously worked for MDG (part of Premier Medical Group), Network Homes and Sanctuary.

Thrive Homes owns over 5,000 homes across the Home Counties. Over the next decade, the landlord plans to double its stock by building a further 5,000 homes of various tenures.

Elspeth McKenzie, chief executive of Thrive Homes, said: “We are thrilled to have Karen and Mark join our team at Thrive Homes.

“With a new finance director and corporate services director in place, Thrive is continuing to grow, and these appointments ensure that Thrive is best positioned to continue to achieve our ambitions in terms of growth, customer service and creating quality affordable homes where people enjoy living.”

Mr Farrar said: “I’m excited to join an organisation that brings such a modern approach to the housing sector. My diverse background will bring a fresh perspective to the business and help Thrive continue to innovate and achieve its next stage of growth.”

Ms Forbes-Jackson said: “It’s great to be joining an organisation with a steadfast commitment to serving its customers and colleagues. I look forward to helping Thrive embrace transformative growth and deliver on its mission and values.”

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