Helen Sutherland has taken over as director of finance & corporate services at the Govan association.

In a career spanning 25 years in housing, Ms Sutherland brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.

Before joining Elderpark, she most recently held the post of finance manager and immediately prior to that interim director of finance, IT and corporate services at Thenue Housing.

A significant part of Ms Sutherland’s career in housing was the 13 years she worked at Barrhead Housing Association, as director of corporate services and was previously a senior accountant at West of Scotland Housing Association for 10 years.

Chief executive Gary Dalziel said: “We are delighted that Helen has joined us and she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organisation.

“I am confident she will be a great addition to our management team and the organisation as a whole.

“We have been fortunate to appoint someone with her impressive track record and evident commitment to community-based housing.”

Ms Sutherland added: “I am delighted to have joined Elderpark and I’m looking forward to working together with the management team, all staff and the management committee in building on Elderpark’s successful record of creating new homes and improving tenants’ lives.”