The Association for Rental Living has appointed Iain Murray as the new chair of the ARL Scotland Hub.
Murray, who is head of operational living at Bidwells, will take over from current chair Gillian McLees on 10 May 2024.
Murray joined Bidwells as part of the firm’s strategic acquisition of Cortland Consult, where he previously served as senior director BTR consultancy (Europe). Prior to that, he was managing director of LIV Consult.
Brendan Geraghty, CEO of ARL, said: “On behalf of all those at ARL, I would like to thank Gillian McLees for her excellent leadership and contribution to the work of the Scotland hub over the past two years. Gillian been at the heart of establishing the hugely successful ARL Scotland Hub and growing its membership and impact. She has created significant links for the ARL with Scottish government ministers and policymakers, increasing understanding of the value of the build-to-rent sector to housing in Scotland.
“The recent positive reaction to the ARL BTR code of practice is a fine example of the impact that Gillian has had, establishing a strong platform for future engagement for the incoming chair to build upon. We are delighted to welcome Iain Murray to pick up the mantle and take this work forward.”
Gillian McLees, inaugural chair of ARL Scotland Hub, added: “It was an honour and privilege to be the inaugural chair of the ARL Scotland Hub and I am extremely proud of the work we achieved, working towards so many excellent and far-reaching projects. I am confident that Iain is the ideal person to take that to the next stage.”
Murray said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to take the work of the ARL Scotland Hub forward at this important time for the living sector here in Scotland. My thanks to Gillian for her inspired and strategic leadership of the hub to date, which has provided a firm foundation for future success.”
