L&Q announces new Chair and committee appointments

L&Q has today announced the appointment of former Co-operative Bank Chief Executive Liam Coleman as its Group Chair.

Liam Coleman

Liam, who has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, will take over from current Chair Aubrey Adams, who retires in the autumn after nine years in the role.

L&Q is also further strengthening its governance arrangements with the appointment of Anne Turner as an independent member of its Audit and Risk Committee.

Anne is a qualified accountant and the former Chief Operating Officer of Orbit Group. Since retiring from this role she has held several Non-Executive Director positions, including Group Board roles with three large housing associations.

Welcoming the appointments, Aubrey Adams said:

“L&Q is operating in a period of significant political, economic and regulatory change, and there is more scrutiny of the sector than ever before.

"In order to deliver our corporate objectives and ensure that every resident has a safe and decent home, as well as access to services they can rely on, it’s essential that L&Q has robust governance.

“Liam and Anne have a wealth of varied expertise and decades of experience, and I am delighted to welcome them to L&Q.

"My own time at L&Q has been incredibly fulfilling, and I wish Liam every success as I hand over the Chair to him in the autumn.

"I also know that Anne will provide rigorous governance for the Audit and Risk Committee, and her background in senior housing association positions will be invaluable over the months and years ahead.”

The appointments were made following a detailed review and skills audit of L&Q’s Group Board and Committee members.

The recruitment and selection panel was agreed by L&Q’s Governance and Remuneration Committee, supported by talent advisory firm Green Park.