
06 July 2007, 2:51pm
Northgate strengthens its housing team with two new appointments
Northgate Information Solutions today announces the appointment of Jane Fletcher and Carol Duncan to its housing team as the company looks to strengthen its position as a leading provider of innovative services and solutions to the housing market.
Jane, who has been appointed Housing Marketing Manager, has considerable experience in the social housing sector, and joins from IBS OPENSystems where she worked as a pre-sales team manager. Her responsibilities at Northgate will include market analysis, advising on housing product development, and working alongside account management teams to support business strategy.
Carol, who has been appointed Business Development Executive, also comes to Northgate from IBS OPENSystems, where she was Business Development Manager for the southwest region, specialising in housing, revenues and finance systems. In her new role, she will be responsible for promoting Northgate’s solutions and services in the southern region of the UK.
Joe Bradley, Managing Director of Local Government & Social Housing at Northgate Public Services, said today:
“I am delighted to welcome Jane and Carol to the team. Their knowledge of the social housing sector will prove a great asset as we look to develop our work and deliver excellent public services.
“Jane and Carol are committed to making a real difference for both social landlords and residents in local communities, believing passionately in placing citizens at the heart of public service delivery. They will benefit our Public Services team immensely.”

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