Welcome to our new Chair

Posted on the 2nd April 2024

Welcome to Richard Moriarty who has taken over as Chair of our Board, succeeding Julian Ashby who has stepped down after six years in the role.

Richard Moriarty, who is CEO of the UK’s Financial Reporting Council, has spent 30 years in senior roles in the private and public sectors. Previously, he has been CEO of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority and the Legal Services Board and, earlier in his career, he was an executive director with the Regulator of Social Housing.

You can find out more about Richard here.

“I’m passionate about the benefits that good quality affordable housing can have for the customers and communities we serve, so am delighted to be starting in this role. My personal lived experience of social housing has given me an appreciation for how, if we get it right, we can make a real difference to our customers’ lives.” 

Richard Moriarty, Chair of the Board

“I am delighted to welcome Richard to Paradigm. Julian was always going to be a hard act to follow, and I am pleased Richard is on board to help us meet our objectives in a challenging and uncertain external environment.” 

Matthew Bailes, CEO

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