Section: People in Housing

New Chair of Homes and Communities Agency Appointed

Posted 22.06.16

Communities Secretary Greg Clark announced the appointment of Sir Edward Lister as the new Chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency.

For the last five years, Sir Edward Lister has been London's Deputy Mayor for policy and planning and chief of staff at the Greater London Authority (GLA).

His wide-ranging role there included increasing public land disposals and developing new finance models to sustain long-term investment in the Capital's infrastructure.

Prior to joining the GLA, Sir Edward was Leader of Wandsworth Council for 19 years.

Sir Edward replaces Interim Chair Kevin Parry - who stood in following Robert Napier's departure - takes up his position in July.


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TPAS Elect John Giesen as New Chair

Posted 16.06.16

TPAS, the tenant engagement experts, have named John Giesen as their new Chair.

Until recently John was the Chief Executive of B3 Living, based in Hertfordshire and a board member of Placeshapers.

TPAS Chief Executive Jenny Osbourne said: "We're delighted to appoint John as our new Chair. John's indepth housing knowledge and commitment to engagement makes him an excellent choice to lead TPAS through an important phase of transformation and growth amid unprecedented political and economic change in housing.

"John's experience of leading a housing organisation, coupled with his passion for equality and diversity, make him strongly placed to work in partnership with me and the board to deliver our ambitious plans to ensure TPAS remains a strong advocate for effective partnership working between tenants, landlords, suppliers and government.

"His appointment is the culmination of the development of our governance at TPAS and John's role will be a key part of the successful delivery of our new three year business plan and our vision for the future where we will be looking to expand and grow our engagement offer in housing, communities and associated sectors.

John Giesen replaces Steve Meakin, MBE, who has served as Chair of the board since 2013.


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Updated 03.06.16

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Trident Group

Birmingham
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Birmingham
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Hundred Houses Society

Cambridge
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