RHP has announced the appointment of Simon Devonshire OBE as the new board chair of the board.
Simon Devonshire OBE has had an extensive corporate career, with successful bouts of entrepreneurship.
He previously ran O2 Business, the business division of the mobile-network and co-founded Wayra Europe, the business accelerator belonging to Telefonica.
Devonshire also served as Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) for the UK government for over three years and co-founded One Water, which has donated more than £20m to providing clean water in Africa.
Commenting on his appointment, Devonshire said: “For the past two decades my family and I have loved living within one mile of RHP’s front door.
“I am especially proud to join a company whose purpose is so significant.
“The consistent feature of my career is helping to grow companies that enable people to flourish.
“A good home is fundamental to that aim. I look forward to helping RHP build further on its remarkable track-record of providing great affordable homes for more local people.”
RHP’s chief executive, David Done OBE, said: “We’re delighted to have appointed Simon as our new chair of the Board.
“He brings with him a wealth of experience, which will add great value and provide a fresh perspective that’ll help us to achieve our ambitious goals.”
Devonshire takes over from John Newbury, who has stepped down from the position after finishing a nine-year term.
In regard to Newbury’s departure, Devonshire said: “I’d also like to express huge thanks to John Newbury for the great impact he has made as chair over the past nine years.
“It’s been a pleasure working closely with John – it’s been a successful period for us as an organisation and John has played a key role in this.”
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