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As part of the continued growth of the Association for Rental Living (ARL) – the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors – a new member of the Board has been announced.
Darren Waitson, Founder and Chief Executive of Nirvana Group, is appointed to the Board with a remit to represent the views of the Rental Living Sector supply chain.
The Association for Rental Living Board, responsible for the organisations’ governance, control, and strategic direction, was re-formed in November 2024 with Chair Helen Kings joined by Harry Swales, Stephanie Smith, Martin Bellinger, Karen Cooksley and Cyrille West. Reflecting the Association for Rental Living’s meaningful and valued supplier membership, recruitment, and selection process for the previously unfilled Board position, was undertaken this spring, resulting in Darren Waitson’s successful appointment.
Waitson holds over 15 years’ experience in the rental living sector, having founded Nirvana in 2009. He is well known across the sector having played an active role within the ARL Suppliers Committee and the London and South East Hub for a number of years, as well as sharing expert insights at flagship ARL events including Expo.
ARL Board Chair, Helen Kings, commented: “It was clear that for the ARL Board to fully represent the interests of the entire rental living sector that someone with a strong supplier background was required. Darren was one of several outstanding candidates that came forward and he will bring unique insight and a refreshing view to the Board”.
ARL CEO, Brendan Geraghty, commented: “The strength of the ARL Board is its diverse array of talent, skills and experiences across the entirely of the sector and we welcome Darren as we continue our mission to champion a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Rental Living Sector — driving standards, fostering community, and creating homes where people thrive.”
Darren Waitson, ARL Board member, commented: "I am absolutely delighted to join The ARL Board at such an important time for our sector. It’s an honour to represent the supplier community and contribute to the ARL’s strategic direction. I look forward to uniting the supply network and engaging with both existing and new contacts, as we continue to strengthen and support a dynamic and inclusive rental living sector."