Housing aidboss toretire
The boss of an Ayr-based housing organisation is to retire.
Long-standing CEO of the Ayr Housing Aid Centre in the town’s York Street, John Mulholland, is standing down at the end of the month.
John will be replaced by new CEO Suzanne Slavin.
Mr Mulholland joined the Centre in 1993, first as coordinator, thereafter taking chief executive officer duties.
John said: “It has been a great joy for me to be in a position that I could support and develop staff at the Centre. I would extend my most sincere thanks to Alex Anderson, Chairperson, for his continued support and guidance over many years.
“Further thanks to Suzanne Slavin who has worked with me for over 24 years in adapting and developing the Centre as new challenges and needs identified.”
A spokesperson for the Board praised John’s tireless commitment to preventing homelessness and tackling poverty, saying: “He has been dedicated to supporting people whose circumstances have rendered them homeless or are in danger of becoming homeless.”
Suzanne will now take over the reigns.
Chairperson of the Board, Alex Anderson said: “Suzanne has worked in a Senior Management role at the Centre for many years and is fully committed to the ethos and aims of the Centre. We have every confidence in her.”
Suzanne said it is an “honour and a privilege” to accept the post of CEO. The Centre has gone from strength to strength under John’s leadership and the Board’s direction and we will continue to deliver high quality advice and support services.
“I will continue in ensuring the years of experience of working alongside John stands me in good stead to ensure the Centre continues to be well respected and puts our service users at the centre of what we do.”