The boss of Sunderland-based housing association Gentoo has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
Nigel Wilson was appointed to the role in 2018 after a period of turmoil for the business, in which it drew criticism from regulators for severance packages and six-figure pay packets. In 2017 the association was downgraded by the Homes and Communities Agency to a "non-compliant" grading but under Mr Wilson's tenure it has converted the grading to a 'G1' - the gold standard for governance.
A short statement on Mr Wilson's departure, issued by group chair Emily Cox, said he had stepped down after four years in the post. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Gentoo's executive director of corporate services, Louise Bassett.
