The Tenancy Deposit Service, the provider of tenancy deposit protection and dispute resolution services, has appointed Fay Selvan as its new chair.  

She succeeds Martin Partington, who has retired after 14 years of dedicated service.

Selvan previously served as Chair of Jigsaw Housing Group, Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust, and the International Network of Street Newspapers.  She is also the chief executive of the Big Life Group, a social enterprise with a turnover of £30m and over 750 employees.

Steve Harriott, group chief executive, says: “Fay’s extensive experience and proven leadership skills make her the ideal candidate to lead TDS into the future. She is well placed to advance TDS’ purpose. We are confident that under her guidance, TDS will further enhance its position as a key player in the PRS.”

Selvan herself adds: “I am delighted to be joining TDS at such an important time and I look forward to building on the legacy of Martin Partington and developing an even stronger TDS to help improve the PRS across the UK.”