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London housing association appoints new chair
London-based landlord RHP has appointed Simon Devonshire as chair of its board.
RHP, based in south-west London, has announced that Mr Devonshire will take over from current chair John Newbury, who is stepping down after a nine-year term.
The 10,000-home association said Mr Devonshire will bring “extensive” corporate experience with him when he takes up the role at the end of July.
He previously ran O2 Business, the business division of the mobile network, and co-founded Wayra Europe, the business accelerator belonging to Telefónica, O2’s parent company.
Mr Devonshire also served as entrepreneur in residence for the UK government for three-and-a-half years.
In 2016, he was awarded an OBE for services to enterprise, enterprise promotion and humanitarian issues.
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Commenting on his appointment, Mr Devonshire said: “For the past two decades, my family and I have loved living within one mile of RHP’s front door.
“I am especially proud to join a company whose purpose is so significant. The consistent feature of my career is helping to grow companies that enable people to flourish.
“A good home is fundamental to that aim. I look forward to helping RHP build further on its remarkable track-record of providing great affordable homes for more local people.”
David Done, chief executive of RHP, welcomed the appointment and said Mr Devonshire will bring with him a “fresh perspective” to help the housing association achieve its goals.
He added: “I’d also like to express huge thanks to John Newbury for the great impact he has made as chair over the past nine years. It’s been a pleasure working closely with John.
“It’s been a successful period for us as an organisation and John has played a key role in this.”
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