Orbit has announced the appointment of two internal promotions to its Executive Team who will drive its People and Reputation strategies.
Lisa Astle, previously Director of Communications and Brand for Orbit, has been promoted to Chief Reputation Officer, while Catrinel Stanila, previously Orbit’s HR Director, steps into the role of Chief People Officer. Both will report directly to the Group Chief Executive Phil Andrew.
In her new role as Chief Reputation Officer, Lisa Astle will lead Orbit’s overarching communications and reputation strategy. Her remit will include customer and external communications, external affairs, digital communications and marketing, design and film, internal colleague communications and the continued evolution of Orbit’s employer brand.
Prior to joining Orbit five years ago, Lisa led internal, external, corporate and investor relations communications for Halfords Group and spent 25 years in leading communications agencies working with national brands across the public and private sector.
Cat Stanila steps up as Chief People Officer, and will lead Orbit’s People Strategy, focusing on three key areas: HR Operations, Business Partnering, and the overall Colleague Experience. Cat brings over 20 years of senior HR experience across international and UK-based roles in the automotive and utilities sectors.
Phil Andrew, Group Chief Executive for Orbit commented: “I’m thoroughly delighted to welcome Lisa and Cat as two further internal promotions to our Executive Team. They each bring a breadth of skills that complement the balance of deep Housing Association and out of sector experience across our Executive Team. I’m confident that under their leadership Orbit will remain a great place for colleagues to work and grow and continues to be a trusted and respected voice both in the sector and with customers.”