Board members
Lesley McInnes: Chair of the Board
Chair of the Board – December 2021
Casual Vacancy – December 2021, Elected Member - September 2022
Lesley joined the Albyn Board in 2021 and has been involved in housing for over 35 years, working with both Councils and Registered Social Landlords. She knows the difference good quality housing makes to communities and is proud to be part of Albyn to continue their good work in the Highlands. At the present time, she is the Chief Executive of West Highland Housing Association based in Oban. Leslie has also served as a non-executive Board Member for RSLs and organisations from care to the education sector.
Clea Warner: Board Vice-Chair
Vice Chair of Board - September 2023
Chair of Remuneration Committee - September 2023
Elected Member – September 2020
Audit & Risk Committee Member
Clea joined the Board in 2020. Clea has more than two decades of transformational leadership experience within the charity sector which includes leading the strategic development of an extensive property portfolio. Clea brings with her extensive experience of balancing challenging business and charitable objectives, driving innovation and profitable growth for causes she is passionate about.
Ian Fosbrooke: Company Secretary
Company Secretary – September 2020
Elected Member – September 2016
Remuneration Committee Member
Director of Albyn Enterprises Ltd - September 2021
Ian joined the board in 2016 after originally serving as a Tenant Representative on the Performance Committee, and served as Vice-Chair in 2019. Ian brings experience from a varied career including project management gained from working offshore, within the construction industry and in hospitality. Ian is passionate about encouraging more tenant members to join the board.
Carl Patching
Chair of Audit & Risk Management Committee - September 2023
Elected Member – September 2020
Remuneration Committee Member
Director of Highland Residential (Inverness) Ltd - September 2022
Director of Albyn Enterprises Ltd - September 2021
Carl joined the Board in 2020. Carl has a wealth of experience in delivering business change in both the public and private sectors. With many years at a senior level in consulting and outsourcing, he has devised and developed strategies both within organisations and consultancy, along with the responsibility for the delivery of effective outcomes. Carl is eager to help Albyn develop and deliver on its strategy for the benefit of members.
Fiona Mustarde
Elected Member – September 2020
Audit & Risk Committee Member
Fiona joined the Board in 2020. Fiona is a finance professional with experience spanning a range of public sector bodies, including local authorities, health and education. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, she is keen to utilise her skills and experience for the benefit of Highland communities.
Angela Currie
Co-opted Member – October 2021, Elected Member - September 2022
Angela has worked in social housing for most of her career and in senior roles over the past 20 years. She is currently the Chief Executive at Hanover Scotland Housing Association a role she had held since early 2021. Angela has worked in local authority and third sector organisations bringing a wealth of housing knowledge as well as a specialism in performance management, business transformation and strategy development. She has also held numerous Board positions in housing and social care organisations and brings a great deal of experience to the role with Albyn.
Scott Macleod
Co-opted Member - September 2022, Elected member - September 2023
Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
Scott is a tenant representative who brings with him experience from a varied career including senior management within a retail environment. Scott's experience with profit protection, health and safety and HR will be a valued resource on the committee. Scott is passionate about encouraging more tenant members to join the board.
Lynne Holburn
Elected member - September 2023
Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
Lynne has over 25 years experience of residential housing development and constructions. In her previous role as development director, she worked closely with RSL's to deliver affordable housing projects throughout Scotland. She looks forward to contributing her commercial knowledge to the board.
Jackie Budgen
Elected member - September 2023
Jackie has lived in the Highlands and Islands for the past 30 years and has two grown-up children, Her background is in education and IT and major incident management. She has been an Albyn tenant since 2013 and became involved in tenant participation in 2020. She is also a member of regional networks.
Jackie has a special interest in accessibility as she is disabled herself and has a good understanding of the issues faced.
Niall Owen
Elected member - September 2023
Director of Highland Residential (Inverness) ltd - September 2023
With an extensive background in architecture, culminating in the formation of his own RIAS chartered architect practice in 2021. Niall brings over 20 years of experience in the design and construction of residential projects of all sizes across the UK. With an in-depth knowledge and understanding of matters relating to planning policy and building regulations.
Niall will aim to bring a valuable skillset on all local authority, design, and development related matters.
Craig Levy
Elected member - September 2023
Director of Highland Residential (Inverness) ltd - September 2023
Craig joined the board in 2023 and brings over 30 years of experience working at a senior level in public services. He also holds an elected position as a Company Council Representative in the National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers, supporting over 200 trade union members. This includes working with the Scotrail Engineering Leadership team in strategic decision making through a collective bargaining structure.
Craig has experience of project management and strategic negotiations and is keen to use his abilities to represent Albyn tenants as well as ensuring the Association maintains its high standards in the provision of housing in the Highlands where Craig lives.
Craig Russell
Elected member - September 2023
Chair of Highland Residential (Inverness) ltd - September 2023
Craig is an experienced housing professional and has worked in the Social Housing Sector for over 17 years. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing with a Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Studies. Craig is passionate about housing and about improving standards and availability of housing and is keen to bring his experience to the Board and play a part in shaping the future of the organisation.