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Habitat for Humanity SA appoints new CEO

Habitat for Humanity SA has tapped the social housing, community development and project management skills and experience of Kathleen Brannigan as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Ms Brannigan also brings local government experience to the CEO role where she replaces Louise Hay, who is retiring after 15 years in senior roles with Habitat for Humanity SA, including the past four years as Executive Officer.

Habitat for Humanity SA Chair, Michael Arman said: “Louise has made an outstanding contribution to the work of Habitat in South Australia through managing numerous home builds and other projects, growing our Brush With Kindness program, and overseeing the establishment and growth of ReStore.”

“We wish Louise and her husband Mark all the best for their retirement”.

Ms Brannigan, who is currently Manager Projects – Master Plan Projects at the Port Lincoln City Council, will take up her new role on 10 June, 2025.

Habitat for Humanity SA supports South Australian families through the provision of affordable housing; a landscaping and minor renovations program; a social enterprise selling ‘gently used’ building and hardware products, and emergency relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters like bushfires.

Media contact:

Michael Arman,

Board Chair, Habitat for Humanity SA

Mob: 0422 039 785