Moira Sibbald appointed Chair of the Board at Places for People Scotland

Places for People (PfP) Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Moira Sibbald as the new Chair of its Board, taking over from Pamela Scott who has served her maximum term in the role. 

Moira joined the PfP Scotland Board in February 2021 and brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to her new leadership role. She will support and help drive the organisation’s commitment to providing high-quality affordable homes and helping Communities across Scotland to thrive, as well as building the right new homes in the right places. 

Moira is a solicitor with a distinguished career, having served as Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at CALA Group, where she was also a member of the Executive Board. Her background spans private legal practice and executive leadership within a building society. Moira’s expertise extends beyond housing, including non-executive roles in the arts and financial services sectors, where she has chaired divisions and key committees such as Audit, Remuneration, and Governance. 

Currently, Moira is a Board Member of The Queen’s Hall Edinburgh, contributing to the Finance Committee and the Buildings Working Group, underscoring her diverse governance experience. 

Moira Sibbald, Chair of PfP Scotland Board, said: "I am honoured to take on the role of Chair at PfP Scotland. Having been part of the Board since 2021, I am deeply passionate about the organisation’s mission to provide sustainable, affordable homes and to build thriving Communities. 

“I look forward to working closely with the Board and the leadership team to support our mission and continued growth, ensuring PfP remains a trusted and forward-thinking leader in Scottish housing." 

Kelly Brown, Director of Places for People Scotland, added: "Moira’s extensive experience in legal, governance, and sector leadership roles makes her an outstanding choice to chair our Board. Her insight and strategic approach will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities within housing. We are excited to work alongside Moira to continue delivering positive outcomes for the Communities we serve and building the right new homes, in the right places. 

“We’d also like to thank Pamela Scott for her dedicated service and leadership as a Non-Executive Director since 2017 and Chair since 2022. She has underpinned our values and the organisation’s success in delivering for Communities, including playing a key role in expanding our work in the north of Scotland, as well as ensuring the Board remains robust, skilled, and well-equipped to lead the organisation into the future.”