James Walder has recently become the CEO of North Star Housing and is proud to be only the fourth CEO in the 50 year history of North Star. He originally joined North Star in 2019 as Executive Director of Finance and Business Support.
Working in the most deprived communities, the association is known for its strong partnership working and ability to find solutions to difficult problems. As a result it has a diverse and innovative range of housing and services; assisting people with support needs to live independently, building high-quality housing for rent, regenerating and investing in communities.
North Star hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation and in 2022 was named as Investors in People UK Platinum Employer of the year for organisations with 50-249 people. In 2016 it won a national Business in the Community award for wellbeing.
James is a qualified accountant and his previous experience includes roles at PWC, Home Group, and Kier North Tyneside, a joint venture with North Tyneside Council.
Away from work he is married with two boys, coaches cricket and rugby teams and is a season ticket holder at Newcastle United.