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ARMA appoints a new CEO following the retirement of David
Hewitt last year. The Association of
Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) welcomes Michelle Banks as the company’s new
chief executive, as of the 6th February.
David Hewitt held the post for 15 years and announced his
retirement on 12th October 2011.
Michelle leaves her position as deputy director in the
Department of Communities and Local Government after a lengthy career in the
civil service where she has worked in a variety of policy sectors including
housing and planning.
Welcoming
the new appointment, ARMA’s chairman Peter Dening commented, “I am delighted to
welcome Michelle Banks to the role of chief executive officer. I believe she
will bring to ARMA the dedication and skill necessary as our Association
expands its activities and influence”. Dening continued, “Michelle’s experience
in the civil service, bringing complex projects from inception to completion,
will be invaluable if we are to offer a regime that will demonstrate to both
clients and customers a true professional service.”
The new appointment comes at an important time for the
company as 2012 brings ARMA’s 21st birthday and the implementation
of its 'ARMA-Q' project.
"I am
delighted to be joining ARMA at this important point in the Association’s
development” said Michelle Banks. “Clearly David Hewett will be a very hard act
to follow, but I am very much looking forward to the challenge. My aim is to
build on the excellent foundation provided by the existing organisation and to
drive the development of an enhanced self-regulatory regime”.