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Association appoints ex-CBI chief as chair
A large, national housing association has appointed an ex-director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as its new chair.
John Cridland will join the major housing association in July.
Mr Cridland has held several high profile roles, including chair of Transport for the North, pro-chancellor at Brunel University and director general of the CBI.
He is credited with achieving statutory status for the first ever strategic transport plan for the North, making the case for reform to the education system to tackle disadvantage and leading the government’s independent review into the state pension age.
He will take over from Bob Davies, who held the chair role for six years.
Mark Henderson, chief executive of Home Group, said: “Bob has played a significant role in Home Group’s development into what it is today.
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“Bob’s leadership and vision has helped to guide us through some incredibly challenging times for the sector, taking measured risks to drive innovation.”
He added: “We are delighted that John will be joining us. He brings with him a wealth of expertise that will enhance our skillset with a unique combination of education, transport, business and, now, housing. This will help us to ensure that we remain at the forefront of progressive thinking in the sector.”
Mr Cridland said: “I am delighted to join the board of one of the UK’s biggest and most dynamic housing organisations.
“Home Group is working hard to find new solutions to tackle the housing crisis as well as the increasing pressures seen within the NHS. It is collaborative and holistic in its thinking and approach, puts the customer at the centre of everything it does and I look forward to supporting the great work that they do.”
Mr Davies said: “It’s been a real privilege to play such a key role for an organisation that supports more than 140,000 people across the country.
“Having spent many years as Home Group’s chair, it is the right time to hand over the reins and I am genuinely excited to see how things progress – for the organisation, but, importantly, the thousands of people it supports.”
