The executive team at Eildon Housing Association are responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation. They are answerable to the board of directors.
The EHA executive team are committed housing professionals with an outstanding track record in housing association management. To see their profiles and experience, click on their names below.
EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE TEAM
Nile Istephan BA (Hons), MPhil, CIHCM Chief Executive Officer
I joined Eildon as Chief Executive in April 2010 having previously undertaken a number of senior roles in the Scottish Government.
In my role as Chief Executive at Eildon Housing Association I currently lead a staff team of 130 people working across a range of housing, care and support services. I am responsible for the day to day operation of the business and report to a Board of Management who oversee the strategic direction of the Association. I have recently completed six years on the Board of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, serving five of these as Vice Chairman.
I have a BA(Hons) in Economics, a MPhil in Urban Policy. I am a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, travelling and trying to improve my golf.
Email: NileI@Eildon.org.uk
Amanda Miller FCIH, Dip.Housing Director of Housing & Care
I joined Eildon Housing Association in August 2015 as the Director of Housing & Care.
I have worked within social housing since 1988 and have held various positions across a range of housing providers at officer and senior management level. I am also a member of Barony Housing Association’s Board of Management and have held this position since 2010.
I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing, have the Diploma in Housing Studies (1988), and Certificate in Management Studies (2008).
In my spare time, I love catching up with friends and family who are now spread far and wide, walking and appreciating the Scottish Borders, and new holiday adventures (ideally with a bit of sun)!
Email: AmandaM@Eildon.org.uk
Neil Wilson Prior Director of Property Assets
I joined Eildon in November 2020. I was formerly Better Neighbourhoods Programme Manager at Tower Hamlets Homes in London and decided to make the move north to the beautiful Scottish Borders along with my family, to take up the post of Director of Property Assets.
I’ve worked in the housing sector my whole career (with one exception when I worked on a large infrastructure project) for housing associations, local authorities and commercial consultancy practices. My previous post at Tower Hamlets Homes involved developing their investment programme and launching a brand new framework.
In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, exploring with my daughter and I have a keen interest in photography.
Email: NeilWP@Eildon.org.uk
Lynn Mirley BA (Hons), ACMA Director of Business Support
I joined Eildon as Director of Business Support in June 2021. My role has responsibility for key support functions including Digital Services, Finance, Customer and Business Support.
My professional background as a qualified accountant has enabled me to build up a broad base of experience across a wide variety of sectors in senior finance and wider business support roles throughout my career. Most recently I undertook the role of Finance Director at the National Trust for Scotland.
I am an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. I am also a Board Trustee and a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee at Borders College.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, experiencing the rural countryside of the Borders with our dog and, when time permits, trying out different art and craft activities.
