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Places for People replaces chair after spending 10 years in the role
Places for People, one of the country’s largest housing providers, has appointed Richard Gregory as the person to replace long-standing incumbent Chris Phillips as its chair.
Mr Gregory, former managing director of Yorkshire Television, was confirmed as the new chair of the national provider today. He will officially take over the board of the landlord, which owns and manages 195,000 homes, at the end of this month.
He replaces Mr Phillips, who has spent 14 years on the board at Places for People, including the last 10 as chair.
During his time as chair Mr Phillips oversaw the expansion of the provider’s affordable housing business, as well as welcoming Places Leisure, the company’s leisure facilities arm, into the group.
Mr Gregory spent most of his career in senior positions at ITV, including as managing director of Yorkshire Television. In 2004 he was awarded an OBE.
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He also has extensive non-executive experience, including as senior advisor to Virgin Money, chair of specialist lender Together Personal Finance and chair of Sheffield Hallam University.
David Cowans, chief executive of Places for People, said: “Chris has dedicated more than a decade to Places for People, and we cannot thank him enough for his hard work and guidance.
“Under Chris’ direction we’ve welcomed a number of businesses to the group and we’ve significantly increased our presence in the affordable housing sector.
“As we bid Chris a fond farewell, we look forward to working with our new chair. Richard brings with him significant experience and leadership, which will help to further strengthen our board and drive forward our vision.”
Mr Gregory said: “As I take up the post we’ll be moving into a challenging commercial landscape, navigating our way through a post-COVID future.
“I look forward to taking our business forward through this with a commitment to creating more, much-needed affordable homes across the country, and delivering on our vision of a zero-carbon future. I’m delighted to be joining an organisation with such a strong social purpose and impact.”
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