ForHousing has confirmed the appointment of Mike Parkin as CEO.
Mike has been acting as interim CEO since last September, prior to that serving as group’s chief operating officer.
Mike has spent 20 years operating at an executive and board level, nine of those in housing.
He will formally assume the role on 1 April 2023.
‘Clarity, structure, stability’
ForHousing chair Paul Kennedy said: “I am very pleased to announce – following a rigorous process with a number of high-calibre candidates – that Mike Parkin has been successful in securing the permanent role of chief executive officer at ForHousing.
“Mike has a wealth of experience along with excellent strategic and leadership skills – he brings clarity, structure, stability, and a strong customer-focused mindset to the organisation.
“The board has full confidence he is the right person to steer us through current and future challenges.
“Mike will lead the organisation forward to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants.”
Mike Parkin said: “I am delighted and feel honoured to have the opportunity to lead ForHousing, working with fantastic colleagues, partners, and tenants.
“My focus is firmly on continuing to make improvements to increase tenant satisfaction.
“The ForHousing executive management team, and I remain committed to working in partnership to continue to make positive changes following a challenging period.
“We are looking ahead with a revitalised focus to deliver safe homes and excellent, equitable services for tenants, as well as a great place to work for colleagues.”
Prior to joining ForHousing, Mike served as director of Finance and Resources at North Wales Police.
He is a chartered accountant, a volunteer junior football coach, and lives in Merseyside with his family.
Image: Mike Parkin, CEO, ForHousing
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