LANGSTANE HA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Board Member and Convenor of People Committee
Douglas is a lecturer at the University of Aberdeen School of Law, where he has run courses on the Scottish Law of Leases, and Charities, Unincorporated Organisations & Community Groups. He has formerly worked in a local government housing department and then for a national homelessness charity, and also has experience in the quality auditing of advice agencies.
Douglas joined the Langstane Board in December 2022.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Head of Safety and Sustainability
Gillian joined the Board of Management in February 2021.
Gillian is currently the head of safety and sustainability for the upstream division of a large-international energy company.
Gillian brings experience of risk management, safety and regulatory compliance to the Board.
Job Titles:
- Registered Service Manager
Ian holds a senior position with a locally based organisation that is involved in international activities within the construction industry.
A Quantity Surveyor, Ian has extensive experience including alternative construction methods.
Ian joined Langstane's Board in January 2016.
James Knowles, prior to ‘retirement' in 2010, held the post of Head of Economic Development with Aberdeenshire Council.
He brought with him considerable knowledge of business from many sectors, and was involved in funding numerous projects.
James currently holds a number of voluntary positions, supporting community projects and organisations and continues to be a business mentor for a number of businesses and individuals.
James joined Langstane's Board in 2013.
Job Titles:
- Board Member and Convenor of the Audit & Governance Committee
Job Titles:
- Property Compliance Coordinator
John is a semi-retired, self employed Chartered Surveyor, having been a partner in one of Aberdeen's leading practices for many years.
During John's career, he has been involved in social housing in many forms before joining Langstane's Board in 2011, bringing with him a detailed understanding of the development and regulatory framework.
Job Titles:
- Director of Finance & Corporate Services
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Management and Convenor of the Performance Committee
Mike Martin was appointed Chairperson of Langstane Housing Association taking over from James Knowles who held the post since 2017.