Melin Homes and Newport City Homes have named three group executive directors to help guide the new housing association in the latest stage of their planned merger.

Joanne Kirrane, currently the executive director of people, homes, and communities at Melin Homes, has been appointed as the group executive director of operations.

Gareth Yeoman-Evans, who is serving as interim deputy chief executive at Newport City Homes (NCH), will take on the role of group executive director of resources.