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Newlon Housing Trust
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our residents a very happy festive break. Please note that our Service Centre will close at 4pm on Tuesday 24th December. If you have emergency after this time, please call 020 7613 8080 and you will be given options to contact contractors who can deal with your repair.

Ruth Davison appointed to succeed Mike Hinch

25th Nov 2024

Ruth DavisonWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Davison to succeed long-standing Chief Executive Mike Hinch, who is stepping down in April 2025.

Ruth is currently Chief Executive of Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association (ISHA) and previously worked at the National Housing Federation as Director of Policy and External Affairs.  

Ruth said:

“Having lived and worked in North London for more than 30 years I have seen at first-hand the positive impact Newlon has made to my local community. I am really passionate about being able to continue to build on Newlon’s local focus and commitment to the communities of North and East London.

“It’s been a huge honour to serve my community at ISHA and I look forward to continuing that work on a bigger scale.”

Aman Dalvi, Chair of the Newlon Board said:

“I am really pleased to announce Ruth’s appointment. Her passion, commitment and deep knowledge of the communities Newlon works with is a perfect fit for our culture and ambitions for the future. Ruth brings with her considerable policy and operational experience.

Newlon Chief Executive, Mike Hinch.“I would also like to pay testament to Mike Hinch, who has spent more than 30 years at Newlon; 25 years as Chief Executive. During this time Newlon has delivered some of London’s largest regeneration projects and grown from having 1,700 homes and 40 staff to providing nearly 8,500 affordable homes and employing more than 200 people. With our supported housing subsidiary, Outward, the Newlon Group employs more than 600 people. Mike will be missed by our staff and Board alike. We wish him well for the future.”