New Chair Of NIHE Board Appointed

A new Chair has been named for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) Board.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey confirmed Nicole Lappin will take the role on a five-year term effective from 05 November 2022.

Mrs Nicole Lappin is a qualified barrister and Chair of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Social Care Trust. She has served on a number of other boards, including the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Services and as Chief Commissioner of the Charity Commission for NI. Through these and other roles she brings a range of valuable skills and experience to the NIHE Board relating to leadership, change management, governance and accountability, delivering results and collaborative working.


The NIHE was established by the Housing Executive Act (NI) 1971 to take over the housing responsibilities of the 65 separate housing authorities that existed at that time. It is now the overall housing authority for Northern Ireland with a budget of over £740m and a staff of approximately 2,700.