A NEW chief executive has been appointed at Andium Homes – who will be responsible for the housing of one in ten Islanders.
Andium’s chief finance and operations officer Lindsay Wood is to replace outgoing chief executive Ian Gallichan later this month and said she had “big shoes” to fill.
The recruitment process to find a new chief executive for the Island’s largest social housing provider was overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission
Mr Gallichan announced his retirement in July last year after 11 years in the role.
Mrs Wood, who has been with Andium since its incorporation in 2014, will take up her new position on 22 April.
A chartered accountant, she has lived in Jersey since 2007 with her husband and two daughters.
Her previous experience also includes time working for the Housing Department as well as auditors PwC.
Mrs Wood recently helped secure £100m of investment into Andium’s development programme, which is helping facilitate the construction of 250 new family homes for Islanders.
She said: “I am tremendously proud to have been involved in the formation of Andium and to have contributed to the significant achievements led by my predecessor and the board.
“Ian certainly leaves big shoes to fill, but I am pleased to now have the privilege of leading Andium Homes through its next chapter, supported by our professional and dedicated team of colleagues.”
Andium is owned by the government and currently manages more than 4,900 properties, providing homes and landlord services for over 10,000 Islanders.
Mrs Wood continued: “Being responsible for housing to more than 10% of residents is a significant responsibility.
“Providing great homes and services to them will continue to be our focus, as we strive to continually improve and broaden what we offer.”
