Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced Jane Wood as its new chief executive, with effect from 1 June.
She joins the sector body from BT, where she was group UK nations and regions director and a member of the BT Scotland board, responsible for managing relationships with public bodies, politicians and other key stakeholders.
In the 12 years prior to this, Wood was chief executive in Scotland and then UK executive director for the membership organisation Business in the Community, which helps members improve their responsible business practices.