Joy Baggaley becomes group FD at Orbit

Ms Baggaley joined Orbit in an interim role in August 2017, having most recently held the position of chief financial officer at The Riverside Group.

Previous FD Suzanne Forster left Orbit in August 2017, having joined the organisation in August 2015.

The group aspires to build around 1,700 homes a year across market sale, shared ownership, affordable rent and independent living with care options for people aged 55-plus.

Mark Hoyland, Orbit CEO, said: "Joy’s leadership, treasury experience and pedigree in the sector will be instrumental in helping us achieve our growth ambitions."

Ms Baggaley said: “It is an exciting time for the sector and Orbit’s financial strength will be key to fulfilling our future ambition.”