Albyn Housing Society has appointed Kirsty Morrison as its new chief executive.
The Highlands-based housing provider made the decision following a “robust and rigorous” recruitment process, of which Morrison was one of a number of shortlisted candidates.
Morrison took up the role earlier this month, having served as interim chief executive of the organisation since August last year.
In that time, Albyn says it has undertaken several strategic and operational improvements, as well as appointed new chair Lesley McInnes.
Morrison joined Albyn as director of customer service in February 2021 following customer service and business improvement leadership roles with several housing associations, including Clyde Valley Housing Association, River Clyde Homes, and business and commercial and housing-related roles with the City of Edinburgh Council.
‘Abundance of passion’
Lesley McInnes, chair of Albyn Housing Society, said: “It was important to us that we undertook a robust and transparent recruitment process to find the best possible candidate for the role.
“It became clear very quickly when we interviewed Kirsty that she would bring an abundance of passion along with a clear vision of how she will lead Albyn.
“Kirsty has excelled as both director of customer service and interim chief executive officer. The board are very much looking forward to working with Kirsty and the staff team in the coming months to deliver the ambitious plans for the future of Albyn.”
Kirsty Morrison, the new Albyn chief executive, said: “As the permanent CEO at Albyn, I am looking forward to continuing the fantastic progress we have made on our change journey, with a committed board and a passionate team.
“Our new vision is to maintain and build homes, while supporting customers and communities to flourish; a vision that energises us all to provide ever improving services to our customers.”
Albyn Housing manages over 3,500 properties in 60 communities across the Scottish Highlands.
Image: Kirsty Morrison, CEO, Albyn Housing Society. Credit: Albyn Housing Society
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