Metropolitan Funding PLC Appointment of Chief Executive Officer (0931G)
24 Mayo 2017 - 3:34AM
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Metropolitan Funding PLC
24 May 2017
Metropolitan Funding PLC
Metropolitan Housing Trust (MHT) Appointment of Chief Executive
Officer
24 May 2017
Geeta Nanda OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive
Officer of Metropolitan Housing Trust. Geeta is currently Chief
Executive Officer of Thames Valley Housing, and will join
Metropolitan in October 2017, succeeding Brian Johnson.
Paula Kahn, Chair of Metropolitan, said:
"We are delighted to announce today the appointment of Geeta
Nanda OBE, Chief Executive Officer of Thames Valley Housing, as
Metropolitan's new Chief Executive Officer.
"Geeta is an exceptional CEO with proven experience and
understanding of the sector. The Board believes that, with Geeta's
leadership, Metropolitan will continue to strengthen its position
as a leading social housing provider.
"Brian Johnson has done an excellent job over the past four
years in leading Metropolitan, and he is leaving the organisation
in a strong position. We thank him for all his efforts and hard
work."
David Clayton-Smith, Chair of Thames Valley Housing, said:
"Geeta's exceptional leadership has greatly contributed to the
growth and stature of Thames Valley Housing. She leaves with our
very best wishes for this fresh and exciting challenge."
Brian Johnson announced his resignation from Metropolitan in
February 2017. He will continue as Chief Executive Officer until
July, at which point interim arrangements will be put in place
until Geeta joins the organisation in October.
Notes to Editors:
Geeta Nanda OBE joined Thames Valley Housing as Chief Executive
Officer in 2008, after completing four years as Group Operations
Director of Notting Hill Housing Trust. Over nearly 30 years, Geeta
has worked in a variety of leadership roles in housing
associations, which have provided her with significant experience
and a thorough understanding of the sector.
During her career, Geeta has maintained a track record of
improving profitability, implementing strategy, establishing
innovative joint ventures and partnerships, and raising
organisations' levels of internal engagement and external
reputation. In her most recent role at Thames Valley Housing, Geeta
has overseen a top quartile performance in customer service, and
the establishment of a highly successful market rent
subsidiary.
Geeta is a Non-Executive Director of McCarthy & Stone, a
FTSE 250 retirement housebuilder, and has served on the Boards of
two housing organisations, as well as national and local charities.
She is also an Ambassador for charity World Child Cancer. In 2013,
she was awarded an OBE for achievements in social housing.
Enquiries:
Please contact Donald McKenzie, Head of Corporate Finance, on
0203-535-4434 or at donald.mckenzie@metropolitan.org.uk
This information for investors is also available on our website:
https://www.metropolitan.org.uk/investors/
Media:
Rose Magee, Corporate & Media Relations Manager, on 0203
535-3922 or rose.magee@metropolitan.org.uk
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