Pam Mastrantonio will take over from outgoing chief executive Cath Purdy

Housing association South Lakes Housing has hired Pam Mastrantonio from Housing 21 to be its new chief executive. 

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Pam Mastrantonio will join South Lakes Housing as chief executive in August

Mastrantonio, currently managing director of retirement living at Housing 21, will succeed Cath Purdy after she retires in August.

Purdy said: “Pam’s appointment ensures that South Lakes Housing will be well managed following my departure. Her experience, expertise, and commitment to customers makes Pam an ideal candidate for this role, and I hope she enjoys it as much as I have these past 10 years.

“As my tenure concludes, I am looking forward to the impact Pam will have in continuing our progress in providing affordable, quality homes where people can thrive.”

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Mastrantonio has held senior roles at Eastlight Community Homes and Hanover Housing Association. She is also a board member at Durham-based housing provider Livin.

South Lakes Housing manages more than 3,000 homes across Cumbria following a stock transfer from South Lakeland District Council in 2012.