Genesis Housing Group has appointed John Lappin to the role of Group Director of Finance.

John, who will start at Genesis Housing Group in September, has a wealth of finance experience and joins Genesis from Royal Mail Letters where he most recently held the position of Finance Director.

Previously John has worked for Parcelforce Worldwide and Rexel Electrical Group.

Genesis Housing Group chief executive, Anu Vedi, said; "We're delighted to welcome John to the organisation and we very much look forward to working with him, I am sure his knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to the Group as a whole."

Commenting on his new role, John said; "I am very much looking forward to joining Genesis Housing Group. I am sure it is going to be extremely challenging and rewarding to work for a company that is at the forefront of their sector and one that has such ambitious plans for the future.

Growth in affordable housing is a major part of the government's strategy and I am confident that Genesis Housing Group will continue to be a key partner for developers and local authorities."

-ends-

For more information please contact:

Jayne Williams
Marketing, Press & PR Officer
Genesis Housing Group
0208 150 4178
jayne.williams@ghg.org.uk

Notes to Editors

Genesis Housing Group provides homes and services to tens of thousands of people across London and the south east. The Group consists of PCHA, Sutherland, Pathmeads and Springboard housing associations. We also have in our group a charitable foundation, Genesis Community. We are one of the largest and most successful housing groups in the UK, owning and/or managing more than 45,000 homes. Our overiding aim is to put customers first and provide excellent service to all.