Board member announcement

Clarion Funding plc

29 September 2023

 

Clarion Funding plc

29 September 2023

Clarion Housing Group appoints Jeremy Newman to its Board

Clarion Housing Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Newman as a new Non-Executive Director to its Group Board. From December, Jeremy will also become Chair of Clarion's Audit and Risk Committee.

With an extensive background in finance and corporate governance, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. He has held various senior positions throughout his career, including Global Chief Executive Officer and UK Managing Partner of BDO, one of the world's leading accountancy networks. He was also Chair of the Audit Commission and of the Single Source Regulations Office.

Jeremy currently has a portfolio of board level roles in the public, not for profit and private sectors, including as a Panel Member for the Competition and Markets Authority, Senior Non-Executive Director of Open Banking Limited and Chair of the Workforce Development Trust.

Clarion's Group Chairman, David Avery, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jeremy to the Board. His recognised expertise in financial management make him very well placed to lead our governance in this regard and his appointment will strengthen our collective ability to have a positive and lasting impact on making a difference to the lives of our residents, both present and future."

Jeremy Newman added: "I am honoured to be appointed to the Board of Clarion Housing Group and am committed to using my skills and experience to support Clarion's social purpose, and its overarching mission to provide homes to those that need them most."

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For more information, please contact Lucy Pond, senior communications manager - [e-mail]

 

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