Generation Rent has announced its new Chief Executive.
The campaign group, which campaigns on behalf of private renters across the UK, announced Holly Williamson as its new Chief Executive following the previous Chief Executive Ben Twomey standing down earlier in July.
Holly Williamson is a private renter and brings a wealth of experience in policy, campaigning and law to the role. She has extensive experience across campaigns, policy, Parliament and Government and is committed to improving the lives of Renters across the UK.
Before joining Generation Rent, Holly spent almost a decade leading teams, developing campaigns, influencing policy and working with decision-makers to deliver change on some of the country’s biggest public policy challenges.
Holly has a Master’s degree in Politics and recently completed the Graduate Diploma in Law. She is also a trustee of Hopian, a charity supporting survivors of domestic violence.
Generation Rent was formed in 2014 to campaign for better rights and protections for private renters across the UK. It was instrumental in the passing and implementation of the recent Renters’ Rights Act in England and Housing Act (Scotland).
Holly Williamson said:
“Homes are the foundations of our lives, so I’m delighted to join Generation Rent as its new Chief Executive. The Renters’ Rights Act was a landmark change for renters in England, but there is still a long way to go until every renter across the UK has the good quality, secure and affordable home we need. As a renter myself, I’m really excited to get going and make sure private renters’ experiences and needs are heard in the corridors of power across the UK.”
Karen Buck, Chair of the Generation Rent Board, said:
“The Generation Rent Board and I are delighted to welcome Holly Williamson as our new Chief Executive, as we enter this critical new phase for tenants. Ben Twomey steered our talented team through the successful campaign to deliver the Renter’s Rights Act and he leaves with our grateful thanks. Now Holly will lead us into the next stage, with its focus on enforcement, tackling the soaring cost of renting and ensuring the tenant’s voice is heard in the democratic process.”
