Movers and shakers
Geraldine Haden
Geraldine Haden has joined solicitor Paola Gorrara as an associate. Haden, who formerly worked for law firm Browne Jacobson, has acted for tenants, registered social landlords and local authorities for the past 10 years.

Emsleys
Leeds-based solicitor Emsleys has hired two new people. Commercial property specialist Danny Richardson previously worked for Shepherd Building Group and Home Housing Association. Former Peabody Trust area manager David Higgins joins the firm after switching to a career in law.

Orbit Housing Group
Ian Greatrex has joined Orbit Housing Group as development director. Greatrex formerly worked for registered social landlord the Places for People Group, where he was national head of development.

Elemay Parkes
Black Country Housing and Community Services Group has promoted Elemay Parkes to the new position of director of community regeneration.

Joan Henderson-Thynne
Joan Henderson-Thynne, tenant of Stockton arm's-length management company Tristar Homes for more than 50 years, has been elected vice-chair of its board.

Ducane HA
Ducane Housing Association has recruited Catherine Hardy Smith as operation manager. The London-based registered social landlord has also made Doreen Walsh housing services manager and Denise Myatt office administrator.

Louise Mason
Louise Mason has joined Sunderland Housing Group's renewal team as a development officer.

Super PA
Elizabeth Grundy, PA to Arena Housing Association's chief executive Graham Eades, has scooped runner-up in the The Times PA of the Year Awards.