Karbon Homes appoints new chairNorthern housing association Karbon Homes has appointed Sinead Butters MBE as chair of its group board and Rob Williamson OBE as a non-executive board member. Sinead said: “I am deeply privileged to take up the role of chair of Karbon Homes, working across the North East of England and Yorkshire to provide good-quality homes, excellent services and strong, sustainable places. “My career in housing, including as a PlaceShaper, has shown me the vital role housing associations play in helping communities prosper. Paul Fiddaman, chief executive of the Karbon Group, added: “We’re really pleased to have Sinead and Rob joining the Karbon Group board, both bringing a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to achieving our mission. “As our new chair of the board, Sinead has a fantastic reputation in the sector and brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to this position.