Oxfordshire landlord appoints new board chair

She also works as a management consultant, is on the board of the Refugee Council and previously served as chair of the national membership body for homelessness charities, Homeless Link, and chair of Innisfree Housing Association.

Ms McLoughlin said: “I believe everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to call home where they are respected. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in frontline and leadership roles to support this goal.

“I’m excited to join Cottsway as a locally focused provider that partners with others to improve housing opportunities, maintain quality homes, and support customers.”

Richard Reynolds, chief executive of Cottsway, said: “Anne’s executive career in social housing spans senior leadership and chief executive roles, where she has built a strong track record of delivering results.

“She is a respected member of the sector, and we look forward to her leadership as we continue to work with partners to turn houses into homes, build strong communities and make a positive difference to people’s lives.”

Cottsway serves more than 12,000 people, mainly in West Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.

In the middle of last year, Legal & General (L&G) invested £75m in the Oxfordshire-based housing association through its private credit portfolio.

L&G said it provided the financing to Cottsway on behalf of its institutional retirement arm, with the transaction completed in its asset management division. The landlord plans to use the majority of the investment to refinance existing bank debt.