Following the announcement of Nigel Wilson’s retirement in March, Trident Group can now announce that current Finance Director David Harris, will take over as Chief Executive in mid-August.
L to R : David Harris , Nigel Wilson
David Harris will replace current Chief Executive Nigel Wilson who announced earlier this year that he would be retiring after 41 years in the housing sector.
Trident Group has also revealed a new Chair of the Board with Andrew Fry replacing Brian Carr who retires in December.
Mr Harris will assume the Chief Executive role until April allowing the new Chair and Board to decide on the process for permanent recruitment in the New Year.
For the past seven years he has been Finance Director at Trident Group and has worked in social housing since 2001 previously holding roles as Finance Director at Orbit Homes and Affinity Sutton.
David Harris said: “On behalf of the organisation, we want to pass on our gratitude to Nigel for his leadership and the way he has transformed Trident Group; he leaves us in a strong position.
“This gives us a really good platform to build on in the immediate and long-term future so we can further improve services for our tenants.”
Trident Group Chief Executive, Nigel Wilson, said: “David will bring consistency and continuity to the role, having worked alongside me for three years to bring the association back to the top governance rating (G1) and provide greater stability.
“This will allow Andrew as our new Chair to complete his six month onboarding period to get to know organisation, the Executive team and fellow Board members before deciding their strategy to appoint the next permanent Chief Executive.
“I would like to thank Brian for his outstanding support and service as Chair.
“He has helped us through an important transition period and some challenging times, bringing invaluable calmness and great consideration to the role.
“This was always done while remaining mindful of the social purpose of the organisation delivering both general needs, housing and specialist support and care services.”
New Trident Group Chair, Andrew Fry, said: “Brian leaves a tremendous legacy which I’m looking forward to building on.
“The transition period is really welcome as it will allow me time to understand the organisation before working with my fellow Board members and the Executive team to plan in detail the next chapter in Trident Group’s long history that dates back to 1962.”
