Non-executive directors appointed to RSH

Two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the Board of the Regulator of Social Housing.

John Liver and Robert Light joined the board on 1 November. The appointments were confirmed by the parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, on behalf of the deputy prime minister.

The appointment comes after the introduction of the the strengthened consumer regulation regime in April 2024. The Board will support the RSH to regulate for a viable, efficient and well governed social housing sector that is able to deliver quality homes and services for current and future tenants in the context of its expanded remit.  

John Liver will serve as chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for a term of four years from 1 November 2024 until 31 October 2028 and Robert Light will serve as a NED for a term of three years, from 1 November 2024 until 31 October 2027, with a focus on consumers.  

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, said: “I welcome the appointment of these new non-executive directors who will be valuable additions as the Regulator continues its vital role in raising standards so that social housing providers deliver quality homes and services for tenants.”  

Bernadette Conroy, Chair of the RSH Board, said: “I am very pleased to welcome our new non-executive directors to the RSH. John and Robert bring considerable knowledge and expertise in senior executive roles which will enhance the Board’s collective skills. I am looking forward to working with them.”