Clarion Funding
plc
11 April
2024
Clarion Housing
Group announces new Chairman
Clarion Housing Group, the UKs largest
not-for-profit housing association, announces the appointment of
Jock Lennox as Chairman of the Clarion Housing Group Board. He will
take over from David Avery who has completed his nine-year tenure
with the Board and is stepping down after five years as Chair. Jock
Lennox will start working with Clarion Housing Group from May 1st
2024. Following a handover period, David Avery will step down on 31
July 2024 and Jock will take over as Chairman.
Jock is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive
experience across a range of sectors, including real estate and
retail. He spent 30 years with Ernst & Young, holding a number
of leadership positions in the UK and globally, including 20 years
as a partner.
Since leaving EY, he has developed an active
board career. He is currently Chairman of Johnson Service Group PLC
and is a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee
for Barratt Developments PLC. He was previously Chairman of Enquest
PLC and Hill & Smith Holdings PLC. He has also served on the
boards of Dixons Carphone PLC, Oxford Instruments PLC and A&J
Mucklow Group PLC.
Clare Miller, Clarion Housing Group's Chief
Executive, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Jock to Clarion. He
brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to the role as well as
extensive relevant experience. Jock's appointment comes at a time
of transition and challenge to our sector as we navigate the UKs
desperate need for more social housing, an increasingly complex
regulatory environment and significant financial pressures, as well
as our need to retrofit our homes to reduce energy bills for our
residents. I look forward to working with Jock to lead Clarion
through this period."
Jock Lennox, Clarion Housing Group's incoming
Chair, said:
"It is a privilege to join Clarion and its
excellent team who are dedicated to providing and maintaining homes
for those who need them most. I look forward to supporting the
executive and non-executive team, helping them continue the legacy
of William Sutton who bequeathed his fortune to provide homes for
the working poor nearly 125 years ago. I want to thank David Avery
for all his hard work in maintaining this legacy under his
Chairmanship, and for his support in ensuring my smooth transition
into the role."
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For more information contact Lucy Pond, senior
communications manager: lucy.pond@clarionhg.com