New Group Chief Executive for Grampian Housing Association announced
Grampian Housing Association has announced the appointment of David Fisher as its new group chief executive.
He succeeds Craig Stirrat, who retires later this year after four years leading the organisation.
David Fisher will join Grampian in August 2026 following a robust and competitive recruitment process. The Board's recruitment panel was impressed by his wealth of experience, strategic leadership credentials and strong commitment to customer-focused housing services.
A highly respected housing professional, David Fisher brings more than 25 years' experience from leadership roles across Scotland, England and Australia, including more than 15 years as a chief executive. Most recently, he served as chief executive officer of Housing Choices Australia, one of Australia's largest national housing providers, overseeing 8,000 homes, assets exceeding £750 million and ambitious growth programmes designed to expand affordable housing supply.
Before this he led Housing Plus, an Australian regional housing, homelessness and community services organisation and Equity Housing Group in England.
Speaking about his appointment, David Fisher said: "I am delighted to be joining Grampian Housing Association and would like to thank the Board for the confidence they have placed in me.
“Grampian has a well-deserved reputation as a high performing, customer focused organisation with a strong commitment to its customers, communities and colleagues. Those values resonate strongly with me.
"I am looking forward to meeting colleagues across the organisation, listening, learning and understanding what makes Grampian such a respected organisation. I believe good housing changes lives and the best organisations are those where colleagues, customers and partners work together to create stronger communities.
"Together, I look forward to building on Grampian's many strengths and helping shape the next chapter of its success."
Announcing the appointment, Grampian Housing Association chair Jim Cargill said:
"We are delighted to be welcoming David as our new group chief executive.
"The recruitment panel was highly impressed by David's extensive leadership experience, his deep understanding of housing, governance and customer services, and his clear passion for making a positive difference in people's lives.
"David joins us with an exceptional track record of leading housing organisations through growth, delivering new homes, strengthening services and building strong partnerships with communities and stakeholders.
"As we look to the future, I am confident that David's leadership will help Grampian continue to thrive, delivering excellent services and creating opportunities for people and communities across the north east of Scotland.
"I look forward to working closely with David as we begin an exciting new chapter for Grampian Housing Association."
Jim Cargill also paid tribute to outgoing chief executive officer Craig Stirrat, whose leadership has helped strengthen Grampian's position as one of Scotland's leading housing associations.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Craig for his outstanding commitment and leadership. He leaves Grampian in a strong position and we wish him every happiness in his retirement."
Craig Stirrat will remain with Grampian until September 2026 to support a smooth transition of leadership.