Steve Douglass has been appointed as acting chief executive of the Housing Corporation.

From July 2nd he will replace Jon Rouse, who leaves the corporation at the end of June.

Mr Douglas, who is currently the Housing Corporation’s deputy chief executive, first joined the corporation in April 2001 as the director of investment and regeneration for London.

In September 2004 he became field director for London following a change in the corporation’s organisational structure.

Two other appointments are also being made: Peter Marsh will become deputy chief executive with responsibility for resources and regulation and Richard Hill will become director of investment.

Housing Corporation chairman Peter Dixon said: "Steve brings a wealth of housing association sector experience to this crucial role within the Housing Corporation, in addition to his proven track record as Housing Corporation deputy chief executive.

"The board and I look forward to working with him as he leads the corporation through the exciting challenges that lie ahead," he added.

The Housing Corporation is responsible for investing in new affordable homes and regulating over 1,500 housing associations across England.