LONDON - Clarion Housing Group announced the appointment of Heike Munro to its Board, effective January 1, 2025. Munro will take over as Chair of the Treasury Committee, succeeding Tom Smyth, who will step down on December 31, 2024. Additionally, she will serve on the Audit and Risk Committee.
Munro is a chartered accountant with a background in investment banking, having worked at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn), and Rothschild. She later became a Managing Director and Partner at AlixPartners. Her current roles include serving as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at OLB AG, as well as a past Non-Executive Director at Mencap Trust.
Jock Lennox, Chair of Clarion Housing Group, expressed confidence in Munro's extensive experience in the investment banking sector, noting her addition will enhance the Group Board's diverse skillset. He also acknowledged Tom Smyth's significant contributions to Clarion, particularly in leading the Treasury Committee during challenging times for the sector.
Munro shared her enthusiasm for joining Clarion's Board, emphasizing her commitment to support the organization amid the external pressures facing the social housing sector. She highlighted the importance of Clarion's mission to provide homes for those in need.
This move is part of Clarion Housing Group's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership as it addresses the challenges within the social housing landscape. The information is based on a press release statement from Clarion Funding plc.
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