Kieran Keane, Director of Operations at Places for People, the national housing group and parent company of Cotman, has been appointed together with Lynette Lackey, a Director of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Between them they have over 40 years of finance, banking, property and governance experience, and their appointments will help continue positioning Cotman for long-term growth.

David Hunt, Chair of Cotman Housing Association

"I am delighted that Lynette and Kieran are joining Cotman. They bring considerable financial and property experience, which will help us continue to deliver award winning services and products to our customers, as well as ensuring Cotman has a strong connection with the Group at Board level."

Kieran Keane, Director of Operations at Places for People

"I look forward to the challenges this role will bring and am excited to be joining the Board of a company that is providing much needed housing and community facilities in the region and genuinely making a difference to people's lives."

Lynette Lackey, Director of the London Chamber of Commerce 

"In a challenging economic climate, we need to find new ways of continuing to help the neighbourhoods and communities in which we work. Cotman is a leading housing provider and I'm pleased to be joining the Board at such an interesting time."

Cotman Housing Association undertakes a wide range of activities across East Anglia from managing sheltered and supported housing schemes for vulnerable people to developing new properties, improving neighbourhoods and providing financial advice and support to customers. Last year the organisation increased its stock by 40 per cent by expanding its area of operation into Essex and Cambridgeshire, managing a further 800 properties on behalf of the Places for People Group.