Rykneld Homes’ managing director Lorraine Shaw will retire in October.
Lorraine has been with Rykneld Homes since it was first established in 2007 and has overseen a period of considerable transformation.
After arriving as director of corporate resources 18 years ago, Lorraine was appointed MD in 2011 and has been instrumental in ensuring Rykneld’s stability and success. She leaves the organisation after securing another five year contract to continue the management of North East Derbyshire District Council’s housing function.
Lorraine said: “While it’s not been an easy decision I know that this is the right time for me to step away and I am confident that the organisation is well placed for the future. Key to our success has been the team, over the years we have built a strong team moving in the same direction and I thank them all for their efforts.
“Our relationship with the council, building trust and adopting a partnership approach has also been integral to our progress. The thing I’m proudest of is being able to provide safe and decent homes for our customers that they themselves are proud of.”
She added: “I’m looking forward to spending more time with family, traveling and have some other plans I hope to pursue.”
Deputy managing director Niall Clark has been appointed as Lorraine’s successor. He said: “Under Lorraine’s leadership we have become a respected and successful organisation delivering good services for the council and our customers.
“That is testament to her hard work and dedication and years of determination to provide safe and decent homes for customers and communities.”
Niall has worked closely with Lorraine throughout her tenure and was appointed deputy managing director in 2023, as part of business continuity planning.
He added: “I am honoured to be taking on the role of Managing Director. I’m looking forward to building on Lorraine’s legacy and working across the whole organisation to ensure we continue to be successful, grow and thrive in challenging times for the social housing sector.”
