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New leader for RiversideIrvine Housing Association is delighted to welcome Riverside’s new Chief Executive, Carol Matthews who took up her position at the social landlord’s head office in Liverpool last week.
Carol, who was born in Glasgow, is the former leader of Guinness Northern Counties and replaces Deborah Shackleton, who retired from Riverside last December.
Carol spent five years leading Guinness Northern Counties. Her career includes roles as a housing officer, area manager and director of housing.
 Carol said: “I am really excited about joining Riverside. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. This job is a fantastic opportunity to lead an organisation determined to grow, proud of its heritage, with an appetite for campaigning on behalf of its customers. It’s the right job, at the right time, with the right organisation.”
As Chief Executive of Riverside, Carol is responsible for around 2,600 staff and 50,000 homes spread across England and Scotland.
Carol added: “I’m keen to get out and about to meet tenants and staff across the country. I’ll be starting in the Midlands, moving on to the South East, Yorkshire and Scotland.”
Paul Hillard, Managing Director of Irvine Housing Association is looking forward to welcoming Carol to Scotland: “Carol has joined the organisation at an exciting time, especially here in Scotland as we start to see the benefits of joining Riverside. We look forward to welcoming Carol back home north of the border to meet our staff and tenants.”
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