Hello from the new CEO

Meet Pippa Fleetwood-Read, the new chief executive of your housing association from October this year.

Pippa is a respected housing professional who has spent 20 years dedicated to providing quality homes and places, reducing homelessness, supporting vulnerable people and empowering communities.

In accepting the role, Pippa sent this message to residents:

“I was lucky enough to meet two ISHA residents through the recruitment process. They made me feel very welcome and gave me an insight into the variety of challenges I will work with residents on in my new role. I look forward to meeting you in the autumn when I start.”

She added: “From my first full time job working with residents on a regeneration project in Lewisham to my current role as Managing Director at another housing association, I have deeply enjoyed trying to support community-based action.

“I am passionate about what can be achieved when residents and local associations work together in their communities. I’ve always been hugely impressed by ISHA’s strong reputation for local delivery, partnership building and values-led action, and I’m thrilled to be its new Chief Executive. I look forward to leading ISHA’s dedicated and passionate team to build on this strong foundation to deliver the safe homes, quality places and continuously improving services that you deserve.”

ISHA Chair, Mervyn Jones, thanked Ruth Davison for her work over the past six years and welcomed Pippa to the role, saying: “We’re delighted Pippa is joining ISHA as our new Chief Executive. She has extensive housing experience and a clear understanding of the sector, including the challenges and opportunities currently facing London-based community housing associations. Her values are very much aligned with ISHA’s, and we are excited to work with her to set a clear vision for the future.”   

Read the announcement of Pippa’s appointment here.