The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed the appointment of two new non-executive directors (NEDs) to the Board of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

David Cassidy and Chan Kataria will join as NEDs of the RSH Board for terms of three years. David will take up his post from 1 July 2025 and Chan by the beginning of December 2025.

The RSH undertakes regulation of registered providers of social housing, setting standards and carrying out robust regulation focusing on driving improvement in social landlords, including local authorities, and ensuring that housing associations are well-governed, financially viable and offer value for money.

The Board supports the RSH to regulate for a viable, efficient and well-governed social housing sector that can deliver quality homes and services for current and future tenants.

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, said:

“I welcome the appointment of Chan and David as new non-executive directors who will be valuable additions to the RSH Board. As this Government works to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housing in a generation, whilst ensuring homes are safe and decent for tenants, they will bring with them the skills necessary to help ensure the RSH effectively regulates the sector.”

Bernadette Conroy, Chair of the RSH Board, said:

“I am very pleased to welcome our new non-executive directors to the RSH. David and Chan bring considerable knowledge and expertise in social housing finance and management respectively, which will enhance the Board’s collective skills. I am looking forward to working with them.”

Notes to editors:

David Cassidy

• David completed a 43-year banking career with Barclays in December 2024. He is a specialist in social housing finance having led that team within Barclays for ten years. He has experience in all aspects of debt finance including capital markets. David’s expertise also covers a diverse range of other commercial banking activities.

Chan Kataria OBE

• Chan is an experienced Chief Executive and NED with significant social housing experience. He is stepping down from his role as Group Chief Executive of East Midlands Housing where he led and oversaw significant change. Other current roles also include being a Board member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and a member of the CBI Regional Board in the Midlands. He was awarded an OBE in 2017 for services to housing.