New faces at housing trust
It's one of the most important organisations in Queenstown Lakes.
Now there are two new faces at the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT), responsible for creating more affordable housing in the district.
Queenstown local Jimmy Sygrove and Wānaka resident Dave Lindsay have been appointed as trustees, replacing long-serving trustee Ray Key, as well as filling a new vacancy.
Born and raised in Wellington, Sygrove made the move to the Wakatipu basin in 2013 and now lives in Gibbston valley. He's a Principal Advisor and shareholder at Arrowtown-based consultancy, Rationale, a former QLDC comms advisor, and spent six years on the board of the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association, including three as Chair.
"I am genuinely stoked to be joining the team," Sygrove says. "Bringing up our two young boys in the Queenstown Lakes, I understand the challenges of the housing market, as well as the higher cost of living that families in our district face. I feel very fortunate to be able to raise my family here, and being able to help other people make their homes in the district is something I’m really proud to be a part of."
Meanwhile, Southland-raised Lindsay followed a 23-year cycle in the world of business and entrepreneurship, during which he founded, led, and ultimately exited a data and technology consultancy in the fast-paced world of global finance.
"Now I’m firmly living in Wānaka, I couldn’t be more excited at the chance to apply my skills and experience to supporting QLCHT’s mission of providing secure affordable homes for residents of our district, regardless of their socioeconomic status."
QLCHT chair Richard Thomas says the Trust is delighted with both appointments and acknowledged Key’s nine-year contribution to the board.
“We owe our appreciation to the valuable contribution from Ray, who was a Trustee since 2016. As an experienced director and finance professional, Ray also served as Chair of QLCHT’s finance and audit committee and was a valuable member of the board. Whilst we’re sad to see him leave, we look forward to utilising Dave and Jimmy’s own skillsets,” Thomas says.
