Freya is Director of North Star Consulting & Research which she established in 2011. She has enjoyed twenty-five years working as a consultant and researcher in the social housing field with national and global consultancies. During this time, she has worked with Scottish local authorities and Registered Social Landlords and is a well-known, respected contributor to the sector. She has developed particular expertise in governance and works with the Scottish RSL sector on governance reviews, compliance with regulatory standards, board appraisals and skills analysis, board development and training and has provided advice and coaching to new and longer established Chairs.
Freya joined the Board of Grampian Housing Association following a five-year tenure as Chair of Kingdom Housing Association in Fife. Freya also previously served on the boards of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Blue Triangle HA and Barony HA.
Freya will chair the inaugural meeting of the Forum on Thursday 27 June and is looking forward to the interactive and engaging group discussions that the forum format will offer. Freya can hold the position for a maximum of three years and SFHA are delighted that she will play such a prominent role in helping to establish this new forum.
