The Chief Executive of North Wales housing association Adra has been appointed as a member of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board.
The Board advises on the Welsh economy, supporting the Welsh Government’s economic development objectives. This includes advice to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning on financial support to business.
Iwan has been the Chief Executive of Adra for the past two years, employing 400 staff and responsible for housing over 18,000 people in more than 7,400 social and affordable homes across the region. Iwan will continue with his role at Adra.
He first joined Adra as Deputy Chief Executive. Prior to this, Iwan was a Corporate Director at Cyngor Gwynedd, providing strategic leadership for several services including economic development, planning and regeneration. He was also the Lead Director for the North Wales Economic Ambition Board, leading on the successful Growth Plan for North Wales bid, working closely with the private sector across the region.
Outside work, Iwan is the Chair of Gafael Llaw, a successful charity which supports children and young people who suffer from cancer.
Iwan said:
“I’m honoured to have been selected as a member of the Board following a competitive process.
“I firmly believe that the views and interests of communities need to be represented and I’ll make sure that I provide a strong voice at the heart of government.
“This is a great opportunity to influence Welsh Government policy and making a real difference to people’s lives and helping our communities to thrive”.
Sasha Davies, Chair of Adra Board, said:
“I would like to congratulate Iwan on his membership of the Board.
“Iwan brings a wealth of private and public sector experience and skills to make a real and genuine difference to people’s lives – at Adra, Gafael Llaw, and throughout his involvement with local community groups.
“Iwan has a strong track record in community development, the economy and regeneration and has a significant network of contacts that will be invaluable to this additional role.”
