Tuath Housing appoints Richard Pike as Chair of Voluntary Board of Directors

Tuath Housing is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Pike as Chair of its Voluntary Board of Directors. A Director since 2022, Richard previously led Tuath’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Richard has extensive experience of plc boards and highly regulated industries. He is particularly skilled in applying excellent governance at firms while developing innovative cultures that utilise new digital technologies effectively. He currently serves as Chair of FBD Insurance plc, Citadel Securities (Ireland) Ltd, and Citadel Securities (Europe) Ltd.

Richard’s earlier roles include senior risk positions with Permanent TSB, JP Morgan, ABN AMRO, and Bain. A recognised authority in operational and financial risk, he lectures at the Institute of Banking and Smurfit Business School and holds the ‘Certified Bank Director’ designation.

His appointment continues a family legacy at Tuath. Richard is following in the footsteps of his father, James Pike, who served as Chair until 2013.

Commenting on his appointment, Richard Pike said:
“It is an honour to take on the role of Chair at Tuath Housing. I look forward to building on the great work already done, working with the Board and executive team to support Tuath’s mission to invest in people and places by delivering more homes and greater choice for individuals and families across Ireland.”

Tuath’s Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Connor welcomed the appointment:
“Richard brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and leadership to this role. We are confident that under his guidance, Tuath will continue to grow and deliver on its social mission with impact and integrity.”

Richard replaces Prof Paddy Gray as Chair of the Board of Tuath. With over 400 publications on housing-related issues, Paddy has extensive academic and applied research experience and is a regular media commentator and expert advisor to government. He will continue as a Director of the Board.

This new Board term also sees two long-serving Directors come to the end of their tenures. Patricia Goan has stepped down, finishing her role as Vice-Chair of the board and Chair of Development Committee, while Kerry Anthony has also stepped down, finishing as Chair of the Governance and People Committee.