Christopher Strickland appointed Chair of Peabody

Peabody has today announced the appointment of Christopher Strickland as its new chair.

Chris, a Peabody board member since 2003, takes over from Pam Alexander who finished her term as chair at the end of December.

A past president of the British Council for Offices and member of the board of British Property Federation, Chris is a chartered engineer and chief executive of commercial property development company Core. For the past five years he has been chair of Peabody’s property committee.

Chris Strickland said:

‘I am honoured to accept the position of chair and very much look forward to the opportunities and challenges the coming years will present.

‘I intend to build on the progress made by Pam Alexander and Peabody’s chief executive, Stephen Howlett, over the last five years, which has seen Peabody go from strength to strength. We have been awarded the strongest possible rating for financial viability by the Tenant Services Authority and have just launched an ambitious new vision for social housing communities in the 21st century.

‘Peabody has been creating opportunities for people in London since 1862 and I look forward to working alongside Stephen and his team to ensure we continue to lead the way. That means providing as many Londoners as possible with a home they are proud of, supporting people to gain the skills and confidence they need to get working, and encouraging them to get involved in their communities.’

Announcing the appointment, Peabody’s chief executive, Stephen Howlett, said:

‘Chris brings with him a wealth of experience that will stand him in great stead as head of the Peabody board. He has been a valued member for the last six years and we look forward to the further contributions and insights he will bring to Peabody.’

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For further information, contact Karen Crawshaw or Neil Young at Peabody on 020 7021 4227/4210. Email: karen.crawshaw@peabody.org.uk or neil.young@peabody.org.uk. 

Notes to editors: 

• Peabody was established in 1862 and is now one of London’s oldest and largest housing associations, as well as being a charity and community regeneration agency. It owns or manages 17,500 properties across the capital, providing homes to over 50,000 people. Peabody’s mission is to make London a city of opportunity for all by ensuring as many people as possible have a good home, a real sense of purpose and a strong feeling of belonging. www.peabody.org.uk
• Peabody spends £3m on community support projects and helps more than 300 people into jobs and around 1,500 into training every year.