Retail property organisation Revo has appointed Vivienne King as its new chief executive, replacing Ed Cooke.
King has joined from Soho Housing Association, where she has been chief executive for the past three and a half years.
Before that, she worked for the Crown Estate for 21 years, latterly on the management committee as director of business operations and general counsel.
King is also a founder and chair of Real Estate Balance, a membership organisation campaigning for gender diversity at senior levels in real estate, and serves on the boards of Women’s Pioneer Housing Trust; Westminster Property Association’s housing committee; and the Soho Neighbourhood Forum Steering Group.
Cooke previously outlined his intention to step down from the organisation in March, after 11 years.
Mark Robinson, president of Revo, said: “The calibre of the candidates who we interviewed for the position of CEO is a testament to the leading role Revo is now playing in the industry.
“Vivienne’s background in helping shape government policy will maintain and enhance Revo’s voice at this crucial time.”
King said: “Revo is a highly respected organisation working across a range of sectors which play a vital part in the UK economy and the day-to-day lives of people who live, work or visit here.
“We are navigating challenging times, but I am very much looking forward to bringing my own experience to the skills of the team, the board and membership of Revo, to map out and deliver an exciting strategic agenda supporting a bright future for our urban centres.”
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