Eastend Homes appoints new CEO
Eastend Homes, a locally based and community-led housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, has announced its new CEO. Daniel Killian, currently Director of Housing at Gravesham Borough Council, will take up the role in September and lead the organisation during a period of transformation.
With over 25 years of housing and local government experience, Daniel is ideally placed to lead on the delivery of resident-focused housing services for all tenures. His immediate priorities will be to continue to drive change and embed a culture of openness, accountability, and excellence for the benefit of residents in one of London’s most diverse boroughs.
Commenting on his appointment, Daniel said:
I’m excited to be joining Eastend Homes as Chief Executive. It’s an organisation with strong values, deep roots in local communities, and a real determination to move forward and improve. I know it’s been a challenging period, but a lot of important work has been done recently to get things back on track, and I’ll be building on those foundations in my role. I’m looking forward to working with residents, staff and the Board to lead the organisation into stability, continuous improvement and growth.
Eastend Homes has a proud history of involving residents in decision-making and has developed strong ties to the communities it serves. I’m committed to the provision of exemplary housing services, based on an understanding of residents’ needs, that will contribute to thriving and resilient local communities.
Jacqui Bateson, Chair of the Eastend Homes Board, which includes residents, said:
On behalf of the Board, I warmly welcome Daniel’s appointment. He impressed us with his passion for social housing and dedication to meeting the needs, aspirations and priorities of residents regardless of tenure. Daniel joins Eastend Homes at a time of unprecedented change for the organisation.
Through our governance role, the Board will offer Daniel our support while reviewing and scrutinising decisions to make sure that Eastend Homes operates as a fit-for-the future housing association. Daniel’s proven track-record of putting residents at the heart of service delivery stands him in good stead to lead from the front. I wish him every success at Eastend Homes.
This year Eastend Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 2005 residents of five estates across Tower Hamlets voted for their homes and communities to be transferred to the newly established social landlord. Today, its 120-strong team manages over 3,900 homes with local offices in each neighbourhood. Since its governance rating was downgraded to G3 in 2023 by the Regulator of Social Housing, Eastend Homes has embarked upon a sustained improvement programme.
The appointment of a new CEO with strong governance credentials is a core component of its recovery journey. Interim CEO, Yvonne Arrowsmith, who has been at the helm of Eastend Homes since November 2024, will step down when Daniel assumes his role.