About DAVID OGILVIE HOUSING CONSULTANCY
About David Ogilvie
David Ogilvie is an accomplished housing policy and strategic planning professional with over 30 years of experience spanning the local authority, housing association, and private housebuilding sectors.
His extensive career includes pivotal roles in shaping housing policy across Scotland and the UK, ensuring the delivery of innovative housing solutions that align with financial, regulatory, and social requirements.
David’s professional journey includes over a decade of working with national housing bodies like the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Homes for Scotland and the Chartered Institute of Housing. He has successfully influenced housing policies across all tenures, driven by a passion for improving access to affordable housing, tackling homelessness, and supporting sustainable community development.
In 2023, David returned to freelance consulting as the founding director of Ogilvie Independent Housing Consultancy. His most recent work includes project management of key change management projects for Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association and acting as Chief Examiner for Scotland with the Property Institute. Prior to that, he has a cumulative 10 years consultancy experience.
David holds a BA (Hons) in Sociology from Durham University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Housing from Heriot-Watt University. He also serves on the trustee board of Cohousing Scotland, where he advocates for inclusive housing models.
His commitment to the housing sector is reflected in his diverse portfolio of work and his ongoing efforts to shape policies that impact the lives of people across the UK.