Ann Allen has been appointed as the new Chair of the Architecture and Design Scotland board.

The appointment was made by Scottish Ministers following a recruitment process.

Ms Allen will begin her new role starting from October, and will last for up to four years.

She is the Director of Estates at Glasgow University, where she joined in May 2012. She has over 30 years' experience in working in property including working for major high street retailers, banking and central government. Her last role before joining the University was as Head of Asset Management for John Lewis (2008 to 2012).

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Karen Anderson, the current Chair of A&DS, said: "Congratulations to Ann Allen on being appointed the new Chair. I wish her all the best and know from my experience that she will enjoy working with the A&DS team, their partners and stakeholders. I will miss working directly with A&DS in promoting the importance of quality design in the built environment for our long-term sustainability and wellbeing. In this important task Ann will be supported by a group of talented and committed people, and a range of organisations and individuals who give their time and talent to help shape better buildings and places."

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