Following two successful years as Director of People, Digital and Communications Claire Townson is appointed as Broadacres’s new Chief Executive from 1^st February. She brings to the role a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Corporate Services Director for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and in a range of senior HR roles. Claire is dedicated to the importance of social housing in sustaining rural communities and championing the voice of customers in all aspects of the services provided.

Helen Simpson OBE, Chair of Broadacres, said: “The Board and I are delighted to appoint Claire as our new CEO and are excited by the work we will be doing together. Her commitment to North Yorkshire, strong social values and commercial acumen will see Broadacres continue to flourish under her leadership”

The appointment follows an open and extensive selection process and a period of interim leadership at Broadacres by Interim CEO, Lee Sugden, who will stand down when Claire takes up the position on 1^st February.   Helen commented “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Lee Sugden for his good work with us and wish him the very best for the future.”

Claire Townson said  “I am thrilled and very proud to continue my career at Broadacres as the next CEO, working with our exceptional colleagues to ensure that we continue to deliver excellent customer services, focused on what matters most to our customers.  With a strong executive team and an involved customer network who influence all aspects of our work, I’m excited about what the next chapter will hold. Our existing strong ambitions of providing quality homes, an ever-improving customer experience and deepening our partnerships to tackle rural housing issues will be my immediate priorities.”