Housing association Trivallis has appointed experienced business executive Nick Beckett as its new chair.
Mr Beckett, 62 from Usk, replaces outgoing chair Dr Jonathan Huish, who leaves after five years leading the Pontypridd-based association through Covid, floods and substantial internal restructuring.
Mr Beckett, who describes himself as “busily retired,” brings a lifetime of retail and property experience gained most recently as head of operations at Hammerson, where he led a team of 1,500 across a UK and Irish portfolio of 11 flagship shopping centres and retail outlets.
He is an experienced non-executive director and trustee, who serves on the boards of charity Mirus Wales, and the White Horse Federation, which runs more than 30 academy schools around Swindon.
Mr Beckett said: “Having worked in commercial roles for the past 40 years, I wanted a role in retirement that allows me to make a difference to people’s lives, and becoming the chair of Trivallis fits the bill perfectly.
“I have always worked in places that put the customer first. You won’t go far wrong if you do that, and I will ensure that is our focus at every board meeting.
“I am very used to driving improvement and change, and do this by being tough but tender. I look for the best in people and try to bring out that touch of brilliance that is within each of us.
“I want everyone to fulfil their potential – staff, tenants and communities alike. I will lead the board focus on strategy and do that by drawing on the professional expertise of staff and leadership, and by listening to our engaged tenants and stakeholders.
Trivallis chief executive, Duncan Forbes, said: “We held a rigorous recruitment process that included input and feedback from tenants and staff, as well as the appointment panel. Of a broad and talented pool of applicants, Nick was a clear choice, and I am very much looking forward to working with him to make Trivallis an employer and social landlord of choice in Wales.
“I want to thank Jon Huish for his commitment to Trivallis, and the work he did leading the board through some difficult times.”
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